Mika Richards believes Manchester City should make a move to reclaim Julio Alvarez and keep Arsenal from signing the Argentine forward. He insists that a transfer of this nature would significantly bolster any title challenger.
The former City defender shared his thoughts:
I think Arsenal need another player in attack. They still have Dykresh, and he shouldn’t be underestimated — he's a Premier League champion. But if they want to assert their dominance, they should sign another forward. They should go for Alvarez. That would be a serious statement of intent.
If I were in Manchester City’s shoes, I would go back in for Alvarez without a doubt.
Alvarez played for City from 2022 to 2024, winning the Premier League twice before moving to Atletico Madrid for £82 million. At the Madrid club, he has scored 49 goals in 107 appearances.
Arsenal is reportedly keen on the 26-year-old striker this summer. Alvarez himself had previously favoured a move to Barcelona; however, Atletico is reluctant to sell to their direct rival in La Liga. The potential transfer fee is estimated at €150 million (£128 million).
