Manchester Metropolis nervously await the result of Julian Alvarez’s switch to Atletico Madrid.
The defending Premier League champions agreed a deal price £82 million with Atletico for Alvarez to maneuver earlier than the beginning of the season.
Nonetheless, the Argentine’s swap has been held up by Chelsea’s enterprise with the identical membership that features Conor Gallagher following Alvarez to Los Colchoneros. The Blues have been on the verge of bringing Samu Omorodion the opposite manner earlier than the 20-year-old to Stamford Bridge earlier than the striker’s deal fell by means of.
Omorodion’s failed switch has indirectly affected Alvarez’s transfer, nevertheless it has the potential to if Gallagher’s settlement can’t even be finalised.
Nonetheless, whereas the Blues stay locked in talks within the hope of discovering an answer, which, in keeping with Fabrizio Romano, may embrace Joao Felix, Manchester Metropolis seem relaxed over Alvarez’s proposed transfer.
In line with Sky Sports activities Information’ Lyall Thomas, the Cityzens really feel nothing has modified for Alvarez they usually ‘count on’ the South American to finish the swap earlier than the shut of the switch window.
Elsewhere, Chelsea are working around the clock to ‘salvage’ Gallagher’s transfer, which may hinge on Felix returning to his former membership following his quick time period mortgage throughout the 2022-23 season.