Atletico Madrid could reportedly be set to sell Julian Alvarez this summer in order to fund a move to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
That’s according to what a top source has told Chelsea transfer news expert Simon Phillips, and it could be a big boost for Arsenal.
While it’s not guaranteed for now that Atletico will sell Alvarez to Arsenal, it could still be encouraging for the Gunners that a player they’re targeting may end up being available due to the Spanish giants’ desire to fund a move for Fernandez.
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As we’ve reported, Alvarez is a target for Arsenal, even if it’s far from a straightforward deal, so they’ll surely be keeping an eye on developments here.
If Fernandez is open to leaving Stamford Bridge to link up with Diego Simeone, then that really could help move things with Alvarez and Arsenal along.
Enzo Fernandez’s Chelsea future in doubt
Fernandez’s Chelsea future has looked in doubt for some time, though Real Madrid recently publicly ruled themselves out of the running for the Argentina international’s signature.
One imagines he’ll have other suitors, though, and a move to Atletico could also be seen as a tempting step up for him after last season’s frustrating campaign at Chelsea.
Phillips also mentions that CFC could go back in for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who could be ideal as a replacement for Fernandez.
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How realistic is Julian Alvarez to Arsenal?
The jury is still out on this, as Alvarez surely looks too expensive for Arsenal, while Atletico have also spoken publicly about how much they don’t want to let the 26-year-old go.
Still, if they’re really keen on Fernandez then that would probably require a major sale, and it could suit them if Alvarez moves to Arsenal rather than to their La Liga rivals Barcelona.
Arsenal could also really do with a statement signing like Alvarez after Chelsea beat them to Morgan Rogers, as officially announced yesterday.
I suggest that if Enzo leaves and if Athletical are serious, then chelsea should use the chance to bring Julian because we to need a versatile goal scorer to lead the line and Alvarez can be that kind we need.
Atletico Madrid to take Enzo in exchange of Julian Alvarez will be an amazing Arsenal hijack to us chelsea diehearts
Our predicted first XI looks like this as of now: Diogo Costa, Palestra, Stones, Barco, Joao, Moi, Palmer, Rogers, Estevao, Geovany, “Julian Alvarez to lead the line”
if someone can explain to me why Alvarez would join a club not only without CL,but,no european football please do so. it does not make any sense.
are we in the ucl when Rogers join….??? mugu.
Expand your minds and get to know that it is not only european competition that makes players admire the club, if champions league was very important why couldnt Roger insist to remain at villa park?
I dont think if Arsenal fans can insist that they do not have brigter talents in comparison with the likes of Estevao and Geovany not to forget Dastan. Imagine, Stevo just arrived last season but he has already hit the ground running what of next season? We shall see. May injuries do us apart.
I dont think goonnos diehearts know that they dont have brigtest talents in comparison with those of Estevao and Geovany and not to forget Dastan. Imagine Stevo just arrived last season but he has already hit the ground running, what of next season? We shall see it.
They said that Palmer was in off form last season, I dont know who was better interms of goal scoring btw Cold and Sakao despite both players being hat by injuries?