Arsenal's Mikel Arteta Plans £130m Bid for Julian Alvarez Amid Transfer Rumors

Mikel Arteta is reportedly set to make a £130m offer to acquire Julian Alvarez, contingent on receiving confirmation that the Argentine forward is interested in joining Arsenal.

In related transfer news, Gabriel Martinelli is on the verge of a £55m move to Al-Hilal. Meanwhile, Chelsea has seen three bids rejected for England midfielder Alex Scott, as Bournemouth insists that their key players will not be sold before the September 1 deadline.

Leeds United continues to pursue a loan deal for Mykhailo Mudryk from Chelsea, while Liverpool must meet a £70m asking price for Yankuba Minteh from Brighton after two unsuccessful offers.