Smith identifies Zubimendi route for Arsenal’s Julian Alvarez move

Former England striker Alan Smith believes Arsenal should make another attempt to sign Julian Alvarez after missing out on the Argentina international last summer.

The Gunners were interested in Alvarez during the previous summer transfer window, but a deal was not completed. Smith says Arsenal could improve their chances of reaching an agreement by including Martin Zubimendi in a potential transfer.

Atletico Madrid are interested in Zubimendi, and Smith believes the midfielder’s involvement could help make a move for Alvarez more straightforward.

According to Transfermarkt, Zubimendi is valued at €65m, while Alvarez’s estimated price is €110m.