Arsenal have been told to sign at least two new players this summer.
Following their Premier League title win, Paul Merson has suggested that Arsenal should target Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder in the upcoming transfer window.
Gary Neville has also suggested Arsenal should look to sign a new striker and another midfielder this summer.
Arsenal’s Transfer Target: Julian Alvarez
Merson believes Arsenal should launch a move for Julian Alvarez in the upcoming window.
Merson said, ‘I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,’ on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.
‘I’m a big fan. If they could get him I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.’
Alvarez’s Price Tag
Alvarez is expected to leave Atletico Madrid this summer.
Arsenal are reportedly one of the frontrunners to secure his signature along with PSG and Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid officials are reportedly adamant that he will only be sold for around 150m euros (£130m).
The 26-year-old has indicated to Atletico that he is open to leaving this summer, with club officials adamant he will only be sold for a staggering fee of around 150m euros (£130m).
Merson has suggested Alvarez would be worth every penny.
Arsenal’s Summer Plans
Mikel Arteta guided Arsenal to their first Premier League title since 2004, with the Gunners finishing seven points ahead of Manchester City.
Arsenal lifted their first Premier League trophy in 22 years at Selhurst Park on Sunday and were celebrating the monumental achievement long into the night.
Arteta gave his squad the day off on Monday, with Arsenal’s players set to return to training on Tuesday as preparations begin for this weekend’s Champions League final against PSG.
Arsenal are holding a trophy parade in north London on Sunday and will hope to display the Champions League trophy as well as the Premier League gong to their adoring fans.
Attentions will then turn to the summer transfer window and a chance for Arteta to bolster his squad even further ahead of Arsenal’s title defence.
Arteta will reportedly have another £200m to play with in the transfer market.
Alvarez has continued to impress at Atletico, scoring 49 goals in two seasons, but is believed to be keen to move on as trophies have eluded him since moving to Madrid.
Arsenal will need to add again [in the transfer market] but at this point right now when they’ve won the title and got a Champions League final I don’t want to focus on that,’ he said on his Sky Sports podcast.
‘I’m not in that mood and I’m actually really happy for them. It’s not the time to start talking about Arsenal being built for a second title run.
‘Let’s be clear, they have to be. But I can’t give that too much considerati