Lille have set their asking worth for Matias Fernandez-Pardo after Arsenal are ‘seduced’ by the Belgian’s abilities, in accordance to stories.
The Gunners have added high quality over amount in the summertime switch market with Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa their standout signings this summer season.
Arsenal are nonetheless wanting to usher in one other left-sided or versatile attacker with the Gunners having plenty of targets they’re keeping track of.
Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta determined in opposition to spending £117m on Morgan Rogers this summer season with Chelsea assembly that asking worth to carry the England worldwide to Stamford Bridge.
Julian Alvarez is one participant who Arsenal need to signal this summer season however any transfer is being difficult by the truth that the Argentina worldwide desires a switch to Barcelona over all different choices.
Alvarez was booed all through Atletico Madrid’s 2-2 draw in opposition to Villarreal by followers and the ahead was seen heading down the tunnel earlier than all of his team-mates, who stayed on the pitch to clap the supporters.
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There have been rumours that Alvarez’s stance on moving to Arsenal has started to soften as it turn into clear {that a} transfer to Barcelona this summer season is inconceivable.
Reliable journalist Ben Jacobs just lately revealed that Arsenal are prepared to make a bid for the Argentina worldwide if given any encouragement.
Jacobs mentioned: “Arsenal will move for Julian Alvarez if they’re given any encouragement – it’s a big if. Outgoings are going to be important if a deal of that magnitude or another expensive player for an equivalent number becomes available.”
Arsenal ‘seduced’ by Fernandez-Pardo
But Arsenal are additionally taking a look at different choices to enhance their assault too with Lille winger Fernandez-Pardo, who may play as a ahead, now being added to their shorlist earlier than the top of the window.
Foot Mercato are claiming that Arsenal have ‘placed the Belgian striker on its attacking shortlist and is monitoring his situation very closely’.
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The report provides: ‘Seduced by the explosive qualities of the former Gent player, the Gunners remain on the lookout for any opportunity, even though they know full well that they will have to approach the astronomical sum demanded by LOSC to have any hope of swaying the northern club’s board.
‘Between a player eager to take the next step in his career with a European giant and a Lille club determined not to sell off its raw talent cheaply, the situation promises to be explosive until the final whistle of the transfer window. Unless a club decides to write a massive check for €70 million, Fernandez-Pardo will have no choice but to settle into a more subdued role under Davide Ancelotti.’
Jacobs additionally revealed over the weekend that Saudi Pro League aspect Al-Hilal are making progress in a late deal to signal Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal.
He posted on X: ‘Al-Hilal in talks for Gabriel Martinelli and are ready to pay shut to £50m.
‘Martinelli has turn into open to Saudi, having additionally obtained an method final summer season.
‘Arsenal willing to sell. Martinelli has already been told #AFC want to move him on.’
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