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Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez(Image: Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images)

Arsenal have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, it is claimed.

However, the latest update from Atletico Madrid may spoil the ambitions of both Premier League giants.

Formerly of Manchester City's 2022/23 treble-winning squad - the year he also won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina - Alvarez ventured to Spain last year, signing for Atleti in an £82m deal.



After becoming a regular starter with the Spanish giants this season, Alvarez managed to score 29 goals and grab six assists.

With such a return, it is no wonder that media reports have intensely linked him with a return to England, specifically with the newly-crowned champions.

Reported Liverpool interest is born from two factors - uncertainty over Darwin Nunez and the future of the No.9 shirt at Anfield, plus the fact Alvarez's agent spoke in March, when he claimed the Reds interest before he went to La Liga.

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In somewhat of a blow were this interest to develop, Spanish publication Marca claims that Premier League runners-up Arsenal are now the 'strongest bidder' for the Argentine.

It is no secret that the Gunners are looking for fresh blood up front as they seek to topple Arne Slot's side next season.

In even more bad news La Liga winners, Barcelona are named as another suitor to challenge the Reds, though only in the future as they have other priorities to attend to this summer.

With a stellar record in front of goal it is clear to see why Alvarez would be so highly-coveted.

But his value is recognised by Atleti perhaps more than anyone, and they are under no pressure to sell as the 25-year-old is under contract until June 2030.

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Fabrizio Romano, writing for GIVEMESPORT, said: "Atletico Madrid absolutely want to keep Julian.

There's interest from Premier League, it's true for sure but Atléti insist on keeping him."


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