Arsenal pursue Julian Alvarez as Villa targets Manzambi amid transfer activity

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Arsenal pursue Julian Alvarez as Villa targets Manzambi amid transfer activity
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Arsenal aims to acquire Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 26, ahead of pre-season preparations. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is close to signing Swiss midfielder Johan Manzambi, 20, who was previously linked with Newcastle. Additional reports highlight strong interest from other Premier League clubs in various players, including 32-year-old Harry Kane and 22-year-old Alejandro Garnacho. Guardiola's name has emerged in conjunction with the Italy national team's managerial vacancy following Paulo Maldini's appointment.

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  • Arsenal targets Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
  • Aston Villa near signing Johan Manzambi from Freiburg.
  • Pep Guardiola a candidate for Italy's managerial position.
  • Harry Kane in demand among major European clubs.
  • Newcastle discusses potential signing of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
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  • 9:06 PMYahoo SportsArsenal want Argentina's Alvarez - Monday's gossip
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Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, Aston Villa hijack Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi, plus more.

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