BREAKING: 🚨 A fresh face is on the verge of joining Arsenal’s ranks! The new signing is currently undergoing his medical checks, with the club set to receive a £12 million fee from the transfer. Buy-back clauses have been cleverly inserted into the agreement, ensuring future control. The player is expected to touch down at London Colney today to wrap up his medicals and officially become part of the Arsenal squad. His contract will stretch through to June 2029, with a reported net salary of £3.5 million per season. CHEERS TO ALL GUNNERS FANS 🔥

A fresh addition to Arsenal’s squad is currently going through the formalities of a medical check-up, with the club set to pocket £12 million from the deal. There are also buy-back clauses written into the arrangement, offering future flexibility. The player is expected to arrive at Arsenal’s training ground, London Colney, to finalize the process and officially put pen to paper on a contract that runs through to June 2029. He will earn a net salary of £3.5 million annually — not a bad payday for someone stepping into one of the biggest stages in English football.

 

Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has stirred conversation by naming Julián Álvarez as the ideal number nine for the Gunners. As the club continues its hunt for a reliable, classic striker to lead the line next season, Henry’s bold take cuts through the speculation. Despite talk that Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres is Arsenal’s main target, Henry insists there’s a better fit — and he isn’t shy about naming names. To him, Álvarez is the missing piece.

 

Speaking on The Overlap’s “Stick to Football” podcast, Henry praised the Argentine with the passion of a man who’s worn the shirt and bled for it. He took a subtle swipe at Arsenal’s recent transfer strategies, suggesting the club has danced around the issue of finding a true goal-scorer instead of confronting it head-on. The former striker was frank: Arsenal has been missing a consistent, ice-cold finisher for far too long.

 

Henry argued that the need for a lethal number nine isn’t just a seasonal issue — it’s been staring everyone in the face for years. He pointed out the fickle nature of football commentary: when the team wins, the striker debate dies down; when the results turn sour, it bubbles back up. With his trademark wit, he quipped, “Everyone’s been crying out for a nine — except when we win,” poking at the inconsistency in fan expectations and boardroom decisions alike.

 

The Arsenal great doubled down on the idea that a proper striker is vital regardless of the team’s form. He didn’t just question the club’s buying habits — he practically dragged them for not showing urgency when it was most needed. To Henry, being proactive is the only way to stay ahead in this ruthless game, and Arsenal has been dragging its feet on this front.

 

Henry’s admiration for Julián Álvarez isn’t just lip service. The Manchester City player, currently on loan at Atlético Madrid, has shown the kind of grit, finesse, and scoring touch that makes a manager’s job a little easier and a supporter’s heart beat faster. Henry praised Álvarez for his adaptability, relentless work ethic, and technical skill — traits he sees as essential to Arsenal’s future success.

 

He pointed out Álvarez’s impact in major tournaments such as the Copa América and Olympics, emphasizing the striker’s maturity and stamina. The Argentine’s attitude — no grumbling about fatigue, just goals and hustle — stood out to Henry. He even referenced a stunning recent free-kick, calling Álvarez a “complete” player, the kind Arsenal has lacked in recent campaigns.

 

Álvarez has lit up La Liga this season with 29 goals across competitions — the top scorer for Atlético Madrid and second only to Alexander Sørloth in the league. Arsenal is reportedly making a serious attempt to secure the Argentine’s signature. But pulling him away from Atlético, especially after their massive €90 million investment, won’t be easy. Still, with Henry backing the move and Arsenal desperate for a finishing touch up front, the noise around Álvarez coming to North London is only getting louder.