Major hurdle: Fabrizio explains what must happen for Arsenal to sign Alvarez

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- Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Arsenal's chances of signing Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez

- The Gunners are still searching for an attacker after missing out on Morgan Rogers, who joined Chelsea

- Atletico Madrid are demanding well over £100 million for Alvarez, complicating any potential deal for the Argentine

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has outlined the conditions that would need to be met for Arsenal to complete a move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, with the deal described as complex and difficult to close.

Romano addressed the situation on his YouTube show, where he noted the charged atmosphere at the Metropolitano surrounding Alvarez, indicating the Argentine's relationship with the club's supporters has become strained.

What Arsenal Need for an Alvarez Deal

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has identified Alvarez as a long-term target, but Atletico Madrid are expected to demand significantly more than £100 million for the striker.

The Spanish club have shown little willingness to negotiate, particularly given that Barcelona are reportedly the player's preferred destination.

For any Arsenal move to succeed, the two key hurdles are price and the player's own ambitions. Atletico are unlikely to lower their valuation, and Alvarez himself has not shown a clear inclination to move to north London over his other options.

Arsenal believe they could raise the funds for Alvarez, particularly with Al Hilal closing in on Gabriel Martinelli. However, and most crucially, they will need the Argentine's approval to pursue a move.

Barcelona are yet to sign Robert Lewandowski's replacement and remain on the wings for a miracle in the Alvarez deal.

Arsenal have already strengthened in midfield with the signing of Bruno Guimaraes and added Christos Tzolis in attack, with the Greek winger viewed as a significant upgrade on Leandro Trossard, who departed this summer.

Why Atletico Madrid forced Julian Alvarez to play

We also highlighted facts about Julian Alvarez, the Argentine striker currently facing turmoil at Atletico Madrid after recently being booed by his own supporters.

This hostility from the fans, reportedly orchestrated by the club's CEO, raises questions about his future, as both Arsenal and Barcelona chase his signature amidst a dramatic transfer saga.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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