Arsenal could blow Liverpool\u2019s record-breaking \u00a3125m move for Alexander Isak away with a striker signing of their own worth \u00a3130m, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n
Isak became the Premier League\u2019s most expensive signing last summer upon completing his blockbuster transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool. But just one summer later, Arsenal<\/a> could take that mantle if meeting Atletico Madrid\u2019s demands for Julain Alvarez<\/a>.<\/p>\n TEAMtalk has consistently reported on Arsenal\u2019s interest in the former Manchester City frontman dating back to January<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are very real chances for the 26-year-old to change clubs in the summer despite only joining Atleti<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n Alvarez\u2019s preference if moving on so soon after his \u20ac95m switch is joining Barcelona<\/a>. However, the latest from Spanish outlet Sport<\/a> states Atletico Madrid have no intention of selling to their domestic rival.<\/p>\n Sport declared: \u2018Atl\u00e9tico Madrid have decided not to sell Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez to Barcelona.\u2019<\/p>\n They then doubled down on that claim, adding: \u2018Atl\u00e9tico has decided not to sell Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez to Barcelona, \u200b\u200balthough they might explore a transfer to the Premier League if the fee significantly exceeds \u20ac100 million.\u2019<\/p>\n The key phrase in that sentence, at least from Arsenal\u2019s perspective, is \u2018significantly exceeds.\u2019<\/p>\n Alvarez is under contract in Madrid until 2030 and as such, the LaLiga giant are in an exceedingly strong negotiating position.<\/p>\n As such, Sport went on to state Atleti would only consider cashing in if \u2018an offer close to \u20ac150 million arrives.\u2019 At current exchange rate, \u20ac150m equates to \u00a3130m.<\/p>\n Arsenal have shown a willingness to break the \u00a3100m barrier for the right player. Despite costing \u00a3105m, you\u2019ll be hard pressed to find a single soul that doesn\u2019t think Declan Rice was worth every penny.<\/p>\n If Arsenal truly believe Alvarez is the perfect striker to spearhead their attack, and the Argentine helps the Gunners dominate for the rest of the 2020s, it could be a deal worth making despite the eye-watering cost.<\/p>\n And crucially for Arsenal, our insider, Graeme Bailey, has been informed Alvarez is very much open to returning to England.<\/a> What\u2019s more, if he does return to these shores, he wants to move to London.<\/p>\n As previously mentioned, his preference is Barcelona but a move to the Camp Nou now looks impossible to make.<\/p>\n Because of that uncertainty, Alvarez has again been asked by his camp whether he wants to explore alternative options, and the response from the player was a firm yes.<\/p>\n Alvarez has scored 45 goals and provided 15 assists since arriving at Atleti at the start of last season.<\/p>\n During his time in England at Man City, he scored 36 goals and provided 19 assists in two seasons despite never being a guaranteed starter.<\/p>\n But given Erling Haaland locked up the striker spot and Kevin De Bruyne was on hand to fill the No 10 role during Alvarez\u2019s brief stay in England, there\u2019s no shame in that.<\/p>\n Want more breaking transfer lines from original sources? Add TEAMtalk as a preferred source on Google <\/a>to your favourites list for news you can trust.<\/p>\n Latest Arsenal news \u2013 Kvaratskhelia deal dashed<\/p>\n In other news, any remote hopes Arsenal may have had of adding Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to their attacking ranks this summer are already over<\/a> after sources underlined the winger\u2019s happiness with PSG and revealed the staggering costs that would be required to lure him to London.<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS: Chelsea ready to rescue grumpy Arsenal star and immediately change his position<\/a><\/p>\n