Arsenal Transfer News Today: Julian Alvarez signing closer as €70m domino falls

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Julian Alvarez signing closer as €70m domino falls Make us your Google favourite All the latest Arsenal transfer news in one place, including updates on Julian Alvarez , Gabriel Martinelli and Myles Lewis-Skelly . Alvarez transfer explodes into life Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, as per . The Argentina international was booed by Atletico Madrid fans when he came on the pitch in Sunday's clash with Villarreal, and the relationship with the club appears to be broken beyond repair. With Atleti still blocking a transfer to Barcelona, it is now claimed that Alvarez's camp is actively trying to convince the striker to warm to the idea of joining Arsenal. Alvarez reportedly does not want to return to England, but he may be left with no choice. Arsenal believe a deal is still possible in the final days of the window, and they are ready to pay €150 million for the Argentine. However, they are still waiting for a clear indication from the player that he is prepared to move to London. insider has also confirmed that a blockbuster transfer could yet materialise before the deadline if Alvarez changes his stance on returning to England. Martinelli domino about to fall Key to any potential Alvarez deal could be Gabriel Martinelli's departure. Ben Jacobs reports that Al-Hilal have made an improved offer for the Brazil international worth around €59m, while Arsenal want north of €60m, potentially as much as €70m. There is not a huge gap in valuation, though, and insider has corroborated that Arsenal are prepared to sell Martinelli, with a transfer becoming increasingly concrete. Although Martinelli is believed to be open to the move, personal terms still need to be finalised, and the 25-year-old still needs to give his final approval to a move to Saudi Arabia. Man Utd still want Lewis-Skelly Man Utd remain hopeful that a deal for Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly is possible, understands. The 19-year-old has started both of the Gunners' competitive games in this nascent season, which suggests that Mikel Arteta is counting on his homegrown prodigy. Man Utd have a long-standing interest and are still lurking in the background. It is believed that the Red Devils are reticent to go near Arsenal's current €60m valuation of Lewis-Skelly, but there is still optimism that Arteta could be persuaded to sell. Fernandez-Pardo hijack? Arsenal remain interested in Lille youngster Matias Fernandez-Pardo , writes. The 21-year-old is pushing to leave the Ligue 1 side before the deadline and is currently in talks over a move to RB Leipzig. There is already a broad agreement on personal terms. However, Lille are under no pressure to sell, so there is no guarantee that Leipzig will be able to agree a deal. Fernandez-Pardo was linked with Arsenal earlier this summer and remains on their shortlist, while Newcastle have also entered the race in recent hours.