Exclusive: Arsenal go back for Martinez
Arsenal are being linked with a shock swoop to bring Emi Martinez back to the club, though could face a fight with Manchester United.
The Argentina goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a move away from Aston Villa this summer, with Saudi Arabia thought to be his most likely next destination.
Arsenal want to bring back Martinez five years after his initial exit from the Emirates, if they lose David Raya to Real Madrid.
Football Insider, meanwhile, say that Man United would be well-placed to sign Martinez if they sold Andre Onana this summer.
They also credit Chelsea and Atletico Madrid with interest in the World Cup winner.
Two for the price of one
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes has told CasinoHawks, who offer the latest online casinos, that Arsenal need to sign ex-Newcastle forward Ayoze Perez.
He said: “If Arsenal want a striker from LaLiga, a Spaniard who comes to mind right now is Perez.
“He left Betis for Villarreal, and he’s become desirable for the big teams because he’s scored a lot of goals and is playing very well.
“Another name is Alexander Sorloth, at the start of the season I thought he was going to be one of the most important strikers in our league,
“If you dig a little deeper into the search for players who are starting to emerge they’re cheaper, so you have to make that decision.
“Emerging players are cheaper, but you need players that can instantly perform in the Premier League.”
Alvarez loves Spain
Julian Alvarez‘s impressive debut season with Atletico Madrid has seen Arsenal and Liverpool take note.
After signing for £80m, the former Man City striker led the line for Atletico, scoring 29 times in all competitions this year.
Alvarez is well versed in the demands of the Premier League but isn’t convinced about a return to England.
He said on social media: “The first season at home is coming to an end.
“Thank you for always being there and for making me feel like I belong from day one.”
Alvarez is also only one year into a six-year deal with Atletico seeing him as their long-term frontman. Barcelona are also keen.
Gunners tipped for Pedro
Colin Kazim-Richards has urged Arsenal to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton.
He told betideas.com: “Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with Pedro. I think he’s an outstanding prospect.
“I’ve watched him a few times live, once this season at Arsenal. He stood out for me.
“He’s the type of player that I think would fit into Arsenal really well and I think he would give them something different to what they already have. He’s good. He’s top shelf.”
