Arteta hints at deadline-day forward move amid Alvarez chase

Arsenal's boss keeps the door open for a late signing as they monitor Atletico's Julian Alvarez.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta left the door open for Arsenal to make a deadline-day move for a forward as they continue to monitor Julian Alvarez.

• Arsenal have pursued Alvarez all summer.
• Alvarez would prefer Barcelona, but Atletico refuse to sell to La Liga rivals.
• Arsenal's Andrea Berta brought Alvarez to Atletico and wants to sign him again.

“If we can improve the squad we will.”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal are monitoring Alvarez but face competition from Barcelona, with the transfer window closing soon.

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