Former Manchester City star, Micah Richards has called on the club to hijack Arsenal’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez and bring the Atletico Madrid striker back to the club.
Alvarez secured two Premier League titles during his two seasons at City, but a lack of consistent starting opportunities led to his transfer to Atletico for £82 million in August 2024.
Since then, the Argentine forward has netted 49 goals in 107 appearances for the Spanish club, establishing himself as one of the top strikers in European football.
However, the 26-year-old appears eager for a new challenge, having expressed during the World Cup that joining Barcelona this summer is his dream.
Arsenal have maintained an interest in Alvarez throughout the summer as they aim to enhance Mikel Arteta’s squad with a star forward.
Although Alvarez has indicated that his preference is to move to Barcelona, recent reports suggest that his position may be shifting, potentially allowing the Gunners to make a significant offer.
A substantial fee of €150 million (£128 million) may be necessary to lure Alvarez away from the Spanish capital, with Arsenal considering the sale of Gabriel Martinelli to generate funds for the transfer.
