Report: Arsenal enquire about blockbuster transfer, Andrea Berta connection could be key

Arsenal have reportedly made some initial informal enquiries over the situation of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez ahead of the summer.

According to ESPN, the Gunners looked at Alvarez last summer as well, and now seem to be looking into a potential deal again ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta could be key here, as he previously worked at Atletico Madrid, and has a good relationship with Alvarez’s agent Fernando Hidalgo, according to ESPN.

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