Julian Alvarez draws Arsenal interest after World Cup heroics

Arsenal are reported to be preparing a bid of up to €100 million for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, who has expressed willingness to leave the Spanish club. Barcelona remain interested, but the English club is said to have the advantage as they aim to strengthen their attack for the upcoming season.

Alvarez scored the decisive extra‑time goal that sent Argentina into the World Cup semi‑final against England, prompting captain Lionel Messi to hail the 26‑year‑old’s instinctive finishing. Messi noted that the upcoming match in England would be historic for him, having never played against the English team before.