Arteta, Berta Still Chasing Alvarez for Arsenal

The Sunday Mirror dropped the news. Said the Gunners' brass — Arteta and Berta — have been in "frequent contact" with Alvarez. That's a good sign for anyone hoping to see the forward in red and white. During this transfer window, Arsenal is clearly making a move.

Alvarez, on his part, looks ready for a change of scenery. The guy's clearly fed up with life in Madrid. Atletico itself? They're listening. Seems they're willing to offload a player who just isn't happy anymore. Fine by me. The more unsettled, the better for potential buyers.

Arsenal's interest isn't just a casual glance. They see Alvarez as a serious piece. A necessary upgrade, really, for their attack. Arteta's been pretty open about needing to strengthen the squad this summer. And a 24-year-old like Alvarez? He'd be a hell of an addition if they can pull this off. No small feat, that.

Nobody's spilling the beans on the money, of course. Not yet. But all this chatter, the "frequent contact" — it tells you this isn't some idle rumour. This is a real chase. A live pursuit. The big question, as always, is cash. Can Arsenal convince Atletico to let their Argentine go? It all comes down to the asking price. And, just as important, Alvarez's own desire to bolt from La Liga. He's got to want it enough to push for the move.