Reports have claimed Arsenal are closely monitoring Alvarez, while further reports have suggested Atletico Madrid are also wanting to start talks.
Of course, Arsenal’s quest for a new number nine has been well-documented in the last few windows.
Alvarez would very much tick that box for them if he did sign. However, according to Alex Crook, Arsenal fans shouldn’t be getting too excited over a move for Alvarez just yet.
Speaking on the situation with Alvarez for TalkSPORT, Crook has suggested that Arsenal are indeed one of the clubs to have shown an interest in the forward.
“I think it’s pretty clear he’s hankering for a move even though he started quite a few games last season,” Crook said.
“There was interest I’m told from Arsenal earlier in the window but I’m told they haven’t gone back to revisit that yet.
“But the interest is growing again from over in Spain, again it’s Atletico Madrid. Can they meet City’s £70m price tag? I do wonder. But I think it’s going to be one that rumbles on.”
