Pep Guardiola Provides Update on Julian Alvarez Amid Arsenal, Chelsea Links

• Argentina attacker, Julian Alvarez, is one of football's most sought-after centre forwards in football currently
• The Manchester City striker is currently attracting transfer interest from clubs within and outside the Premier League
• Pep Guardiola has sent a fresh message to the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, amid growing transfer interest

The future of Julian Alvarez remains a hot topic in European football.

The Manchester City forward, who enjoyed a standout 2023/24 season with both his club and the Argentine national team, is now a target for several top clubs.

Premier League teams Chelsea and Arsenal, as well as Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid, are all reportedly interested in him.

According to data courtesy of Fotmob, the 24-year-old Alvarez has netted 36 goals in 103 appearances for Manchester City.

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However, despite his impressive record, he has often played second fiddle to Erling Haaland over the past two seasons.

With rumours swirling about a potential move, Alvarez, who has recently been in Paris for the Olympics, seems likely to leave the Etihad this summer.

Amid growing speculation about his departure, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has issued a new statement regarding Alvarez's future.

Guardiola issues fresh Alvarez message

In the wake of his team's comfortable victory over Chelsea, the 54-year-old manager addressed the media regarding Alvarez's future and the increasing transfer speculation, as reported by Metro Sports.

"I have nothing new to add. He will return when he’s ready. I rely on him, but he has mentioned in the news that decisions will be made collectively," he said. "For now, he needs to rest. When he feels ready, he’ll come back. I’ll be sure to congratulate him on the Copa America and the Olympics, and then we’ll begin working together again."

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Both Arsenal and Chelsea are eager to strengthen their attacking options, with Alvarez fitting well into the tactics envisioned by the managers of these London clubs.

PSG is also seeking a high-profile player to potentially replace Kylian Mbappe, especially given the complications surrounding Victor Osimhen's transfer.

As the transfer window nears its end, Alvarez's future remains an intriguing situation to watch.

Reasons Chelsea were humiliated by Man City

YEN.com.gh reports that Chelsea coach, Enzo Maresca, explained the reasons behind Chelsea's defeat to Manchester City.

The 44-year-old coach detailed that he was experimenting with new strategies during the pre-season fixture in preparation for the upcoming season.

Source: TUKO.co.ke