Andrea Berta is working really hard on new signings at Arsenal.
The Italian replaced Edu Gaspar this year, and his job is now to help the Gunners get over the line after finishing second for the third season in a row.
Berta has 12 names on his shortlist of attackers for this summer’s transfer window, but that number may have gone up by one.
Arsenal have now been linked with one of the best players in La Liga.
What Lionel Messi has said about Arsenal target Julian Alvarez
Arsenal want to sign Julian Alvarez this summer.
The Argentina international joined Atletico Madrid – Berta’s old club – last year from Manchester City. It was a surprise move, but he has been a huge hit in Spain.
Alvarez has scored 29 goals and provided seven assists for Atleti this season, and his performances have linked him with a return to England.
Berta has scheduled a meeting to sign Alvarez this summer, and if there are any Arsenal fans who are concerned about this potential move, they should listen to what Lionel Messi once said about him.
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after Alvarez produced multiple exceptional performances, Messi said, as per MEN: “Nobody imagined Julian would have the participation and importance he has shown. The help he has given us has been absolutely spectacular.
“During the whole World Cup, but also on Tuesday, he was extraordinary. He ran everything. He fought for everything – creating chances, fighting.
“For us, he was the surprising discovery, and he deserves everything that has happened to him because he is a lovely guy.”
What will Julian Alvarez bring to Arsenal?
Arsenal fans have all been looking for a big striker to join them, but Alvarez should not be ignored.
The Argentine has Premier League experience, has delivered for both club and country, and the fact that he is still only 25 means he will get even better in the coming years.
At Arsenal, if he does join, Alvarez will bring in versatility. He can play anywhere in attack and has the ability to score a variety of goals
That is exactly what Arsenal need right now, and Lionel Messi’s verdict on him should convince everyone that he will do a good job at the Emirates.
However, it remains to be seen if Atleti will sanction a move just a year after signing him.
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