Gunners lying in wait for Alvarez

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Arsenal football club is preparing to attempt signing Julian Alvarez before the transfer deadline, although both the manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta feel it is unlikely due to Alvarez's reluctance.

Arsenal are realistic about their chances of signing Julian Alvarez before next week's transfer deadline. Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta know it is a long shot, not least because former Manchester City forward Alvarez, at least so far, has shown little indication he would be willing to join the club.