Arsenal are reportedly willing to include Viktor Gyokeres in a part-exchange deal with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez. The striker has made clear his desire to leave the Spanish club this summer.
Alvarez stated after Argentina's win over Austria that he wants to move on, with Barcelona his preferred destination. However, Atletico have been angered by Barcelona's pursuit and are refusing to sell to their La Liga rivals. Club chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin insisted the club would not sell Alvarez for any price, rejecting a €100 million offer and stating they would not accept €150m or €200m.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is a keen admirer of Alvarez and is targeting a move to strengthen his attack. The Gunners are willing to spend big and are offering a swap deal involving Gyokeres, who joined Arsenal for £64 million from Sporting CP last summer and scored 21 goals in his first season.
In addition to a striker, Arsenal are also in the market for a new defender following an extended back injury to William Saliba. They are also ready to submit a £70m bid for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, though the Magpies are holding out for a fee closer to £100m.
