Manchester City set asking price for Julian Alvarez after Chelsea and Arsenal transfer link

Manchester City will demand at least £60 million before add-ons for Julian Alvarez, according to reports.

The 24-year-old spent two seasons at City, and scored 19 goals for Pep Guardiola’s side last term as they ended the campaign with a historic fourth Premier League title in a row.

Alvarez made 54 appearances in all competitions and was the eighth-highest outfield City player in terms of minutes played across the season.

However, The Athletic reports that the Argentina international wants more playing time at City and is looking to leave during the summer transfer window.

The report claims that City would not stand in Alvarez’s way but are demanding a £60m transfer fee, plus a further £17m in add-ons.

It’s also claimed that Alvarez and his family would prefer to live in a warmer climate than Manchester.

Atletico Madrid have been pushing to sign Alvarez this summer but are unwilling to meet City’s asking price.

Alvarez may also have an option to remain in the Premier League as reports in Argentina claimed last month that Chelsea were considering a move.

Arsenal have also been linked with Alvarez as Mikel Arteta is keen to add a versatile attacking player to his squad after they finish second behind City in the Premier League last season.

Alvarez made five appearances for Argentina in their successful Copa America campaign this summer and is now representing the national side at the Olympics in Paris.

He will be granted an extended break and is set to miss the start of the newseason with City, who play Manchester United in the Community Shield on August 10 before travelling to Chelsea for their Premier League opener on August 18.

When asked about his situation at City last month, Alvarez told ESPN: ‘A lot is being said about my future but I’m calm.

‘I’m comfortable and happy at Manchester City. We’ll see what happens.’

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