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According to reports, Arsenal target Julian Alvarez has decided on his \u2018preferred\u2019 transfer as Paris Saint-Germain provide competition.<\/p>\n
The 26-year-old made his name at Man City, but he has taken his game to another level since joining Atletico Madrid during the 2024 summer transfer window.<\/p>\n
Alvarez<\/strong> opted to pursue an exit from the Etihad after finding himself stuck behind Erling Haaland in the pecking order, and he has 49 goals in his 106 appearances for Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n This remarkable form has alerted the attention of clubs around Europe and it has been suggested that he could be on the move this summer.<\/p>\n Arsenal<\/strong> are among those linked with Alvarez, who worked with Mikel Arteta at Man City and has been mooted as an upgrade on Viktor Gyokeres.<\/p>\n READ: Top 10 moments when joyless, buzzkill VAR got it wrong even when it got it right<\/strong><\/p>\n However, Arsenal face a real fight to sign Alvarez, who is also attracting interest from FC Barcelona and PSG ahead of this summer.<\/p>\n Now, a report from our colleagues at TEAMtalk<\/em> claims PSG have now stepped up their interest in signing Alvarez, with head coach Luis Enrique \u2018approving a hijack\u2019 on Arsenal and Barcelona for the talented forward.<\/p>\n It is stated that the Gunners \u2018won\u2019t give up\u2019 hope of landing Alvarez this summer, but he is reportedly clear that his preference is a move to Barcelona.<\/p>\n The report claims:<\/p>\n \u2018That endorsement has significantly strengthened PSG\u2019s interest, and the French giants are now firmly positioned among the leading contenders for his signature.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n READ MORE: Premier League winners and losers: Raya, Amad, Brighton, Slot, Sunderland, Andersen\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018Barcelona remain desperate to bring Alvarez to Camp Nou, and sources state the striker has long viewed the Catalan club as his preferred destination. Indeed, Alvarez\u2019s camp have never hidden that Barca would be his first-choice move if circumstances allowed.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The same report claims \u2018Atletico Madrid\u2019s demands are creating major complications\u2019 for Barcelona, while Spanish outlet Transfers<\/em> have gone further regarding PSG\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n They have claimed that the Ligue Un giants are \u2018preparing\u2019 a \u2018record offer\u2019 to sign Alvarez for around 150 million euros (\u00a3130m).<\/p>\n The report claims: \u2018PSG has set its entire financial machinery in motion to snatch Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid\u2019s star player, the Argentine striker Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n \u2018Luis Enrique, the architect of the Parisian project, has identified the South American striker as the key piece to usher in a new era of continental dominance at the Parc des Princes. Reports from the club\u2019s offices suggest that the club is prepared to pay a record fee to complete the deal.\u2019<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Rio Ferdinand makes shock Arsenal v PSG prediction for Champions League final<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n
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One main obstacle threatens move to Barcelona<\/h2>\n