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Arsenal find themselves in a historic position as the 2025-26 season hits its peak. Leading Manchester City by five points with just nine games to go, the Gunners are closing in on their first title in 22 years. Mikel Arteta has crafted something remarkable at the Emirates with a deep, technical squad that defends with grit and scores at will.<\/p>\n

With \u00a364 million signing Viktor Gyokeres settling in perfectly, the spine of this team looks unbreakable. The only question left is if they can cross the finish line. It\u2019s in this pressure environment that the Julian Alvarez rumours have surfaced.<\/p>\n

McCoist Backs Chelsea Over Arsenal, and He Has a Point<\/h2>\n

Speaking to talkSPORT Bet, Ally McCoist raised an important point regarding where Alvarez should go if he exits Atletico Madrid. The Scot argued that Chelsea are a much better club for him than Arsenal, mainly because of the guaranteed minutes. McCoist highlighted Arsenal\u2019s phenomenal depth, noting that between Kai Havertz\u2019s role as a false nine and the presence of Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard, Alvarez would be walking into a crowded locker room. At Chelsea, a younger side still searching for their identity, he\u2019d be the main man. Atletico have slapped a \u00a3129 million price tag on the 26-year-old Argentine, who boasts 13 goals in 49 international caps.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOh, without a doubt. I think he\u2019s got a better chance of playing more regularly at Chelsea, to tell you the truth, than he would at Arsenal. The squad at Arsenal is phenomenal. They\u2019re playing Kai Havertz, sometimes as a false nine, Gabriel Jesus is through the middle, and Leandro Trossard has played there.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlvarez is a real talent. As I say, it would surprise me to see him coming back. But in terms of where he went, I think he\u2019d probably get more game time. And you know something? Chelsea might appeal to him because they are a young side with a lot of potential.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf he came to Arsenal, they still haven\u2019t got over the line at this moment in time. I think they will, and I think they will in a couple of years, but it\u2019s a big six weeks coming up for Arsenal, there\u2019s no doubt. \u201cYou look at the size of Arsenal\u2019s squad, it\u2019s absolutely massive. So, he\u2019s probably got a better chance of getting more regular playing time with Chelsea.\u201d (Via Mirror<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Does Alvarez Fit Arsenal\u2019s Summer Plans? <\/h2>\n

Data from FootyStats<\/a> shows Alvarez has eight goals in 29 La Liga matches this term, averaging 0.38 goals per 90 minutes. While he\u2019s a technical wizard who excels at pressing and finding space, he isn\u2019t without flaws. The Argentine offers little in the air, and his scoring output hasn\u2019t exactly exploded in Spain.<\/p>\n

Frankly, \u00a3129 million is a massive ask for those numbers. More importantly, Arsenal are five points clear at the top right now. With Gyokeres firing and Havertz contributing, adding Alvarez for a record fee wouldn\u2019t fix a problem; it would create one. Arteta would face the exact headache McCoist mentioned, and that\u2019s who do you bench to make room?<\/p>\n

Arsenal injury update: Saka, Rice, Gabriel and Saliba latest news and return dates<\/p>\n

Arsenal don\u2019t need another expensive body in a crowded frontline; they need stability. With fewer elite options upfront, Chelsea is the logical destination. Arsenal should spend their money elsewhere, and honestly, that\u2019s the right move.<\/p>\n

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