Arsenal, Chelsea interested in Man City’s Alvarez
Manchester City will demand at least £60 million before add-ons for Julian Alvarez, following interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
Alvarez has spent two seasons at City. The 24-year-old made 54 appearances in all competitions and was the eighth-highest outfield City player in terms of minutes played across the season.
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The Athletic (Via Metro) reports that Alvarez wants more playing time at City and is looking to leave during the summer transfer window.
The report claims that City would not stand in Alvarez’s way but are demanding a £60m transfer fee, plus a further £17m in add-ons.
Atletico Madrid have also been pushing to sign Alvarez this summer but are unwilling to meet City’s asking price.
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Alvarez made five appearances for Argentina in their successful Copa America campaign this summer and is now representing the national side at the Olympics in Paris.
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He will be granted an extended break and is set to miss the start of the new season with City, who play Manchester United in the Community Shield on August 10 before traveling to Chelsea for their Premier League opener on August 18.
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