Arsenal are now “ready” to sign Julian Alvarez from Chelsea

Arsenal are now “ready” to pursue a “world-class” attacking midfielder as they look to land a replacement for Premier League rivals Chelsea.

The Gunners are set to make a move for a new centre-forward

Gary Lineker has recently suggested that the Gunners need to add something new to the forward department, as he has not been impressed with the way Viktor Gyokeres has played since arriving from Sporting CP last summer.

The former striker said: “I look at Arsenal, and it’s hard to criticize them too much, but I still think they are a bit short at the top. I prefer Havertz up there if they can strengthen him. I think he gives them more.”

Kai Havertz is yet to score in the Premier League this season, but has been impressive in the cup competitions since returning from injury, scoring key goals against Chelsea in the EFL Cup semi-finals and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

On the other hand, Gyokeres has made a name for himself as a flat-track bull in the Premier League, scoring goals against relegation-prone or recently promoted teams such as Leeds United, Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur.

As such, Arsenal are now keen to sign a new striker this summer, according to a report from TEAMtalk, who claim they have been in constant contact to sign Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez, with Chelsea reportedly struggling to get a deal over the line.

The deal could be expensive, with the La Liga heavyweights expected to command at least €100m (£87m), and competition to sign the striker could be fierce, with Chelsea still in the running, as well as Barcelona, ​​with the Camp Nou his preferred destination.

TEAMtalk source added: “Barca have been told by Alvarez that this will not become an issue. They know that Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to go, they really want him.

“The camp of Alvarez talking to Arsenal and Chelsea is not a trick, they are very serious. He is happy to move to London and join one of the biggest clubs in Europe – that is not a problem for him and it has been made clear.”

“World class” Alvarez can take Arsenal to the next level

Unlike Gyokeres, who has struggled to make his mark in the big games, the Atletico star has scored in other big games this season, such as the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Barcelona, ​​and the 5-2 blitz of Tottenham in the round of 16 of the Champions League.

Hailed as “world class” by football writer Owuraku Ampofo, the Argentinian has kept an impressive goal and assist record throughout his career so far, having proved himself in the Premier League with Manchester City.

Alvarez could take Arsenal to the next level, and it is exciting news that Andrea Berta is ready for a move.