Top source believes Chelsea sale is likely in major potential boost to Arsenal’s transfer plans

One imagines he’ll have other suitors, though, and a move to Atletico could also be seen as a tempting step up for him after last season’s frustrating campaign at Chelsea.

Phillips also mentions that CFC could go back in for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, who could be ideal as a replacement for Fernandez.

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How realistic is Julian Alvarez to Arsenal?

The jury is still out on this, as Alvarez surely looks too expensive for Arsenal, while Atletico have also spoken publicly about how much they don’t want to let the 26-year-old go.

Still, if they’re really keen on Fernandez then that would probably require a major sale, and it could suit them if Alvarez moves to Arsenal rather than to their La Liga rivals Barcelona.

Arsenal could also really do with a statement signing like Alvarez after Chelsea beat them to Morgan Rogers, as officially announced yesterday.