Arsenal are plotting a winter transfer raid on Spanish giants Atletico Madrid as Mikel Arteta looks to address a glaring shortage of wide options at the Emirates Stadium. Recruitment chiefs have turned their attention back to versatile La Liga winger Alex Baena after sanctioning two high-profile attacking departures during the summer window.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Julian Alvarez after the Argentine forward ended his six-month goal drought to rescue a battling Champions League draw at Stuttgart on Tuesday. The Spanish visitors recovered from a first-half deficit before holding firm with ten men to claim a vital point in Germany.
Viktor Gyokeres is ready to push for an exit from Arsenal in January after growing increasingly frustrated with a complete lack of Premier League starts under Mikel Arteta. The Sweden international is also deeply unsettled by the Gunners' active pursuit of Julian Alvarez, with intermediaries assessing prospective landing spots across the continent.
Diego Simeone has offered a glowing assessment of Julian Alvarez's adaptation to life at Atletico Madrid following their Champions League victory over Manchester United. The Argentine forward has faced a mixed reception from the Metropolitano crowd since his summer arrival, but his manager insists he is rapidly finding his feet.