Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini has claimed that attacking midfielder Ricky Álvarez has signed for Arsenal, according to an Italian radio station.
Goonertalk have seemingly broken the story here. They run these quotes: “We had a specific interest which we express as early as January. Unfortunately, a mistake on our part has happened and he has already signed for Arsenal.”
But other bloggers disagree. On Twitter (Jamie Sanderson) says: “Zamparini has been misquoted on Álvarez. Actually said, ‘it would be difficult because Arsenal are interested’.”
Google translate the quote from Tuttosport as this: “Alvarez Velez? we had a specific interest we had in hand as early as January. Unfortunately, our mistake we did a quick run at the moment and has already signed for Arsenal.”
All very confusing this end!
Goonertalk says Alvarez has been a member of the Velez squad since 2008, although a cruciate ligament injury suffered in the same year stalled his breakthrough into the first team. The 6ft 2in Argentine, who also holds an Italian passport, is known for his versatility, and can play across the midfield, as well as a second striker.
What do you make of the news if true? How good is Alavarez?
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