Arsenal Eye Julian Alvarez After Missing Out on Ekitike
Arsenal are targeting Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, who netted 29 goals and 6 assists this season, in a bid to end their five-year trophy drought. They lost out on Hugo Ekitike, who scored 22 goals for Frankfurt, to Chelsea.
Arsenal are targeting Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, who netted 29 goals and 6 assists this season, in a bid to end their five-year trophy drought. They lost out on Hugo Ekitike, who scored 22 goals for Frankfurt, to Chelsea. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta hopes to retain Thomas Partey, whose contract expires this summer after a consistent season.
When the 2025 summer transfer window opened, Arsenal intensified their hunt for a top striker to end their five-year trophy drought. Manager Mikel Arteta has launched a bold move for Julian Alvarez, who netted 29 goals and provided six assists in his debut season for Atletico Madrid after joining from Manchester City. Atletico are reportedly open to selling the 25-year-old if they receive a bid exceeding the £80 million they paid.
Meanwhile, Arsenal missed out on 22-year-old Hugo Ekitike, who scored 22 goals for Eintracht Frankfurt this season and Premier League rivals Chelsea are now leading the race to sign him, having already opened negotiations.
Arteta is also keen on retaining midfielder Thomas Partey, whose contract expires this summer. Despite uncertainty over a renewal, Arteta praised Partey’s consistent performance and availability, calling it his best season so far.
Elsewhere, Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres remains a key target, although no deal has been finalized. The Gunners are exploring multiple options to bolster their attack, highlighting their urgency to compete for silverware next season.
Arsenal’s transfer moves come amid a crucial phase in Arteta’s reign, with fans and club officials alike expecting major reinforcements to break the title deadlock and reignite hopes for trophies.
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