Julian Alvarez would welcome a move to Arsenal this summer – if his dream move to Barcelona falls through. The Atletico Madrid forward has been in contact with Mikel Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, according to reports in Spain, and Alvarez has come round to the idea of joining the Gunners if Atletico refuse to sell to Barcelona. Arsenal want to a sign a marquee attacker this summer, but Juventus have closed the door on forward Kenan Yildiz joining the Premier League champions.
Liverpool, meanwhile, continue to be frustrated in their approach for a new winger. The Reds enquired over the availability of Real Madrid forward Endrick but the Spanish giants have made clear that the Brazilian is not for sale, or perhaps even available on loan. Liverpool’s have already seen two offers for Yankuba Minteh, the latest for £60m, rebuffed by Brighton, and want Bradley Barcola, but Paris Saint-Germain are looking for £145m.
Manchester United have a deal in place to sign Brighton’s Carlos Baleba for £70m but adding a new left back to Michael Carrick’s squad remains a priority too, following the 2-0 opening day defeat at newly promoted Hull on Saturday. Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde has been considered and there has been contact between the clubs, but the 22-year-old Spain international does not want to leave this summer.
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Man Utd target Alejandro Balde wants to fight for Barcelona place
Manchester United target Alejandro Balde wants to remain at Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo in Spain. Signing a left back remains a priority for United this summer, following the 2-0 opening day defeat at newly promoted Hull yesterday, and there has even been contact between the clubs. But the 22-year-old Spain international Balde wants to remain at this boyhood club and fight for his place in the team this season.
Liverpool continue to be frustrated in search for a winger
Liverpool continue to be frustrated in their approach for a new winger. The Reds reportedly enquired over the availability of Real Madrid forward Endrick in the past few days, but the Spanish giants have made clear that the Brazilian is not for sale, or available to join on loan.
Liverpool’s have already seen two offers for Yankuba Minteh, the latest for £60m, rebuffed by Brighton, and want Bradley Barcola, but Paris Saint-Germain are looking for £145m.
Barcola, however, has been left out of PSG’s squad to play Rennes on Sunday evening. It’s the third game in a row where the France international has been left out of the PSG squad, following the Super Cup against Aston Villa and the French Super Cup against Lens.
Today’s top story: Alvarez would welcome Arsenal move?
Julian Alvarez would welcome a move to Arsenal this summer – if his dream move to Barcelona falls through. That’s according to the Standard, who report that the Argentina international’s stand-off with Atletico Madrid is beginning to turn sour as he continues to push for a move away. Alvarez is not for sale this summer, according to Atletico, who play Villarreal this afternoon.
Alvarez has been in contact with Mikel Arteta and Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta, according to reports in Spain. AS report that Alvarez has come round to the idea of joining the Gunners if Atletico refuse to sell to Barcelona and the door to joining the Premier League champions remains open.
Arsenal want to a sign a marquee attacker this summer, but Juventus have closed the door on forward Kenan Yildiz joining the Premier League champions. Luciano Spalletti told reports that the Turkey international is not for sale and Juventus want to keep the 21-year-old for the upcoming season.
