Arsenal have secret weapon in Julian Alvarez race - but transfer still won't be easy

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, with the two clubs set to face each other in a Champions League match on Wednesday night. The Mirror suggests Arsenal have an undisclosed advantage in the race to sign the Argentine striker, though a deal is still expected to be complicated. Alvarez will be facing the club pursuing him when the two sides meet in European competition.