Arsenal step up pursuit of Argentina star set to face England at the World Cup

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCopa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?Arsenal are actively pursuing a deal to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez before the pre-season, with the 26-year-old striker being Mikel Arteta's primary attacking target. Alvarez scored a superb curling goal, an extra-time stunner for Argentina in their 3-1 victory over Switzerland in their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday and is due to face England on Wednesday.Despite Alvarez's initial preference to remain in Spain with either Barcelona or Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid are insistent on not selling him to their rivals. A significant hurdle in the transfer is the valuation, as Atletico are demanding over £100m, while Arsenal are unwilling to exceed £90m for the player. The World Cup has complicated and slowed down transfer negotiations, with Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, involved in discussions with his former club. In fullArsenal pushing to seal quick transfer for Argentina’s World Cup heroMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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