Gary Neville makes Arsenal prediction after Atletico Madrid 'soften' Julian Alvarez transfer stance

It is claimed that Atletico have accepted that it is best that the 26-year-old leaves the club this summer and are ready to do business with Arsenal and Neville is of the opinion Mikel Arteta’s side should pursue a deal.“What a squad he has built here and if he adds another forward into that then I don’t see how anyone can stop them” Neville said on Sky Sports.“We think that Alvarez wants to go to Barcelona but if they could get Alvarez somehow Arsenal, that is going to light this place up because you’ve then got a world class striker to go with all the world class defenders and midfield players.“And they become, not just Premier League title winners, you then think they can go the extra step and win a Champions League as well.“It’s massive this next ten days, he [Arteta] needs that little bit of magic up front that when you don’t play well, they’ll go and win a big game for you“Has he got enough of that? I’m not sure.”Julian AlvarezLondon StandardNeville also added that Martin Odegaard could benefit from the potential arrival of Alvarez."He’s exceptional. If there was an Ian Wright-type player up front for Arsenal who makes those short runs he’d be even better,” Neville continued. “As Havertz and Gyokeres always come to the ball, Odegaard has to play possession rather than playing the slip passes.Read More“If Arsenal were to sign Julian Alvarez then he’d go up a level as it would be perfect for the style of play. He’s a fantastic player.“When Eberechi Eze came in I though he’d take Odegaard’s spot but he’s re-established himself."