Atletico Madrid want Arsenal target Julian Alvarez but could be forced to sell Aston Villa-linked Joao Felix to fund the deal
Atletico Madrid are one of the clubs interested in signing Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, talkSPORT understands.
The Argentine international He has hinted at a possible exit from City this summer, having expressed frustration at a lack of playing time in important matches last season.
talkSPORT understands Premier League rivals Arsenal have expressed interest in the signing of Álvarez for the new campaign.
However, the Gunners could face competition from Athletic for the striker, who City value at £70m.
Alvarez has scored 36 goals in 103 appearances in all competitions for the Premier League champions and assisted a further 18.
Although Atletico are interested in the 24-year-old, they will likely need to sell Aston Villa aim João Felix to facilitate a deal.
talkSPORT reported last month that Unai Emery's side are considering a ambitious move for the Portuguese star.
Felix spent last season on loan at Barcelona and the second half of the 2022/23 campaign at Chelsea.
Atletico signed the striker from Benfica in 2019 in a £113m deal that makes him the fourth most expensive signing in history.
However, his relationship with manager Diego Simeon appears to have soured and he expressed his “dream” of joining LaLiga rivals Barcelona last summer.
As a result, Félix did not play a single minute of the pre-season tour and was also booed by Atlético fans.
He could leave the Spanish capital again in the coming weeks, a decision that could help Atlético sign Álvarez.
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Simeone's side have already signed Robin Le Normand and Alexander Sorloth from Real Sociedad and Villarreal this summer.
A third arrival could become official soon, as talkSPORT understands that Conor Gallagher travel to madrid Today to complete a move.
The Chelsea midfielder has agreed a five-year contract in a move that will cost Atletico £33million.
Gallagher, who graduated from the Blues' Cobham academy, has turned down a new two-year contract to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.
The 24-year-old will leave after making 95 appearances for the senior team, scoring ten goals and providing one assist.
