Arsenal compiled a secret report to sign Julián Álvarez: details | OneFootball

On the eve of the second leg of the Champions League semifinals and the upcoming World Cup, Arsenal have already decided to buy Julián Álvarez, who is currently a direct rival in the fight for a place in the final of the Big Ears and who even scored a penalty in the 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium.

The Gunners know they must make an offer of more than 100 million euros to beat powerful competitors such as Barcelona and PSG, who have already made their interest in the Spider public.

According to reports, Arsenal began gathering data on Álvarez in January, reviewing his injury history, on-field productivity, and physiological metrics. Through this information, they concluded that he “fits the requirements.”

Atlético de Madrid tied down the striker until mid-2030 after buying him from Manchester City for more than 100 million dollars in 2024. According to Daily Mail Sport, he would only leave for an offer that far exceeds that figure. At Arsenal, they hope Gabriel Jesus’s departure will bring in funds that can help with the negotiation.

Continuing with this assessment by the Gunners’ scouting team, they highlighted his speed, skill, and determination in front of goal and, above all, his personality. Manager Mikel Arteta prioritizes having players with strong family roots and the ability not to be swayed by fame or money, and Julián more than meets those standards.

With this decision to go after the forward, the London club will have to convince Álvarez and submit an improved offer that satisfies Atleti.

This season, the Argentine has been directly involved in 29 goals, 20 of them scored by him and the rest assists. The striker’s excellent form has led three of Europe’s biggest clubs to want him from next season onward. Based on this level, his coach Diego Simeone said: “I suppose it’s normal for an extraordinary player like Julián to be wanted by Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona. It’s normal because he is very good.”

In the last match he played, the first leg of the semifinals against Arsenal, the World Cup-winning forward scored Atlético de Madrid’s equalizer from the penalty spot and then went off injured with a twisted ankle that set off alarm bells.

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