Julian Alvarez surprises everyone with a big Premier League transfer news just hours after scoring in an Argentina game!
Julian Alvarez was the star of the show with a fantastic curling goal that gave Argentina the lead in their World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland on Saturday. Argentina finally sealed the win in extra time in Kansas City after losing the early lead given by Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister.
Switzerland ended up with only 10 players by the end of regular time, and Alvarez scored the winning goal with a powerful right-footed shot that flew past Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel into the top corner. This was Alvarez’s second goal of the tournament, putting the 2022 champions in a strong position before Lautaro Martinez confirmed their victory in stoppage time.
Argentina will face England in the semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday, with players from both teams focused despite summer transfer rumors. Alvarez, a former River Plate and Manchester City player, is among those with transfer talks. During the World Cup group stage, the Atletico Madrid forward said he wants a new challenge and better chances to win titles.
Though big Spanish clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested, Atletico Madrid has made it clear they won’t sell Alvarez to other Spanish teams. With four years left on his contract, Atletico holds strong control over the transfer and can be picky about who buys him, hoping for a good deal.
Arsenal, the Premier League champions, have been linked with Alvarez for months. A recent report says Arsenal might have the best chance since Atletico wants to block sales to local rivals. The Independent reports that “Arsenal want to complete a deal for Alvarez before pre-season, as other clubs are less active.”
Alvarez is open to joining Arsenal, but he preferred to stay in Spain with Barcelona or Real Madrid. Atletico, however, refuses to sell to those teams and has shown frustration at their public attempts to sign him. The clubs still disagree on the price—Arsenal is reportedly willing to pay up to £90 million, while Atletico wants over £100 million.
Argentina’s World Cup journey under coach Lionel Scaloni has had its ups and downs. Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, has made most of the big moments this summer, but Alvarez’s goal against Switzerland was an important highlight. Messi will face England for the first time this week, while Alvarez already knows the Premier League from his past experience.
If Arsenal succeeds, Alvarez could be back in the Premier League soon. As the report says, “The situation might change after the World Cup, but Arsenal is pushing hard for Alvarez.”