Arsenal maintains contact with Alvarez amid transfer speculation

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta are reportedly in frequent contact with Julian Alvarez, the Atletico Madrid striker, as they pursue a potential transfer. Sources indicate that Arsenal remains hopeful of signing Alvarez, who is currently unsettled at his club. This effort comes as the Premier League transfer window nears its end, with teams making final adjustments to their squads. Additionally, Jean-Philippe Mateta is challenging the validity of his contract with Crystal Palace, while Rangers are preparing to offload multiple players before the window closes.