7M - Arsenal and PSG Compete for Atletico Star Julian Alvarez

Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain are competing to sign Julian Alvarez before the Champions League final. The French champions have extended a more direct proposal to the Argentine star. Mikel Arteta highly respects Alvarez, and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone previously confirmed Arsenal interest in him. PSG have presented a more enticing wage package and indicated an openness to match Atletico asking price of 125 million euros, which is equivalent to 108 million pounds.

Atletico intend to hold firm on this valuation, putting the responsibility on Alvarez to force a transfer. Although contacts indicate the forward prefers Barcelona, the Spanish club lacks the financial capability. Arsenal possess the necessary funds but are carefully evaluating how to optimize their budget, mirroring their approach from last summer.

Concurrently, Arsenal could also acquire Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi and Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers as they look to build upon their Premier League triumph. Arsenal are among several suitors for Rogers, alongside Manchester United, Chelsea, and PSG. While Aston Villa prefer to keep Rogers, the club hierarchy has an excellent relationship with the player and may sell him to reinvest in the squad, particularly following recent financial regulation challenges. Arsenal newly acquired status as English champions provides them a strong advantage in negotiations.

Furthermore, Arsenal are tracking Kroupi, whose crucial goal in the 1 to 1 draw between Bournemouth and Manchester City sealed the Premier League title for the Gunners. Arsenal intend to recruit three or four players during this window while letting an equal number depart. Gabriel Jesus is anticipated to leave for a Brazilian club for a small fee of around 5 million pounds, which will free up significant wage budget to satisfy financial fair play guidelines.