Arsenal push for Julian Alvarez as other moves develop
Arsenal have reshaped Hale End under Pascal de Maesschalck, prioritising aggressive recruitment, stronger sales and more first-team-ready talent after recent academy losses.
Manchester City are framed as a renewed title threat to Arsenal, with Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland highlighted as the firepower behind their challenge.
Arsenal are still seeking attacking reinforcements this window, with the piece focused on how they could add an Alvarez-level option to complete the forward line.
The piece argues Arsenal's weakest area is attack, citing only a handful of forward signings in seven windows and saying Julian Alvarez would address that flaw.
Arsenal's Champions League league phase includes Real Madrid at home and Bayern away, plus Borussia Dortmund, Napoli, Lille, Betis, Sabah and Slavia Prague.
Reiss Nelson has agreed to terminate his Arsenal contract, ending an 18-year spell after loans at Fulham and Brentford and falling out of Arteta's plans.
Julian Alvarez's entourage are pushing to revive an Arsenal move after Barcelona's move collapsed, with the striker also rejecting a return to Manchester City.
Gabriel Jesus has been offered to Atletico Madrid by his entourage, with Arsenal open to selling the striker, who is behind Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal have signed 19-year-old winger James Scanlon from Manchester United on a two-year deal. The Gibraltar international said he is ‘buzzing’, with United due 50% of any future sale.
Arsenal are now Julian Alvarez's most realistic option after Atletico blocked Barcelona, though family visa and residency issues remain the last obstacle to a deal.
Manchester City are considering re-signing Julian Alvarez, potentially rivalling Arsenal, but Atletico want €150m and the striker is reluctant to return to England.
Arsenal made a late loan approach for Marcus Rashford after Gabriel Martinelli's exit, but the forward rejected it and will stay to fight for his place at Manchester United.
The piece questions Arsenal's risk in selling Gabriel Martinelli without a replacement, arguing the attack looks weaker unless Andrea Berta lands Julian Alvarez.
Manchester United have made a fresh enquiry for Myles Lewis-Skelly, but Arsenal will only consider a sale if a premium bid above his valuation arrives.
Ethan Nwaneri wants to stay at Arsenal unless an ‘attractive’ Premier League offer arrives. Arsenal prefer a sale or loan with obligation, with Bournemouth and Newcastle interested.
Arsenal are monitoring Marcus Rashford's situation at Manchester United, while the gossip column also says the Gunners have renewed interest in Real Madrid forward Endrick.
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal are not moving for Endrick and there are 'zero chances' of a deal, with Real Madrid and the striker both determined he stays.
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool to Andria Bartishvili. Romano’s ‘here we go’ says the 17-year-old Georgian midfielder has a medical booked and will join on a five-year deal worth €4.5m.
Arsenal are favourites at Villa Park, with Opta giving them a 61.1% chance of winning. Arteta is set for his 250th Premier League game after a 3-0 opening win over Coventry.
Arsenal are a ‘serious option’ for Lille attacker Matias Fernandez-Pardo after Julian Alvarez’s snub. Arteta is said to be a big fan, though Lille want £60m.
