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LATEST LIVERPOOL TRANSFER NEWS AS A PREMIER LEAGUE BATTLE TO SIGN JULIAN ALVAREZ RESTS ON A BIG DECISION 11:30, 29 May 2025 Arsenal have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Atletico Madrid
striker Julian Alvarez, it is claimed. However, the latest update from Atletico Madrid may spoil the ambitions of both Premier League giants. Formerly of Manchester City's 2022/23
treble-winning squad - the year he also won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina - Alvarez ventured to Spain last year, signing for Atleti in an £82m deal. After becoming a regular starter with
the Spanish giants this season, Alvarez managed to score 29 goals and grab six assists. With such a return, it is no wonder that media reports have intensely linked him with a return to
England, specifically with the newly-crowned champions. Reported Liverpool interest is born from two factors - uncertainty over Darwin Nunez and the future of the No.9 shirt at Anfield, plus
the fact Alvarez's agent spoke in March, when he claimed the Reds interest before he went to La Liga. READ MORE: Florian Wirtz takes to social media as Liverpool continue to chase
€150m transferREAD MORE: Alisson Becker ready for 'new challenge' as key Liverpool quality named In somewhat of a blow were this interest to develop, Spanish publication Marca
claims that Premier League runners-up Arsenal are now the 'strongest bidder' for the Argentine. It is no secret that the Gunners are looking for fresh blood up front as they seek
to topple Arne Slot's side next season. In even more bad news La Liga winners, Barcelona are named as another suitor to challenge the Reds, though only in the future as they have other
priorities to attend to this summer. With a stellar record in front of goal it is clear to see why Alvarez would be so highly-coveted. But his value is recognised by Atleti perhaps more than
anyone, and they are under no pressure to sell as the 25-year-old is under contract until June 2030. Article continues below Fabrizio Romano, writing for GIVEMESPORT, said: "Atletico
Madrid absolutely want to keep Julian. There's interest from Premier League, it's true for sure but Atléti insist on keeping him."