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Although more than half of the season has passed, English "Arsenal" still does not have a main striker. Viktor Gyökeres, who was transferred from "Sporting" in the summer for 64 million pounds (147 million AZN) to achieve "results now and immediately", has not fully lived up to expectations. The Swedish striker has not scored in the Premier League for almost the last three months.
Idman.Biz reports that this situation has prompted "Arsenal" to search for a striker again. The London representative is focused on Madrid "Atletico" striker Julian Alvarez. According to reports, the "Gunners" are considering transferring the former "Manchester City" player for approximately 86 million pounds (198 million AZN) in the summer.
Arteta's other attacking options are also in question. Although Gabriel Jesus had a chance in the game against Manchester United, he made a weak impression and is likely to leave the club in the summer as he has one year left on his contract. Kai Havertz has not been in the starting lineup for almost a year due to long-term injuries.
Alvarez seems like an attractive option in this sense. He has Premier League experience and has scored 19 goals in all tournaments in two seasons at Manchester City. In the current season, he has been remembered with four goals in six Champions League games, and under the leadership of Diego Simeone, he mainly plays as the second striker behind Alexander Sørloth at Atletico.
Alvarez is superior to Gyökeres and Jesus in terms of the number of both shots, passes and opportunities created. "Arsenal's" interest in Alvarez is not only due to the qualities of the Argentine, but also due to the questions raised by the current strikers. The London club is aware of the risk, but it is also clear that there is a gap in the attacking line.
