How Man City could line up with Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland next season
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City could make a surprise January signing by adding River Plate forward Julian Alvarez to their ranks, with a view to him arriving in the summer.
Alvarez was the South American Player of the Year last year, and is currently with the Argentina squad ahead of their fixtures this weekend, offering City fans a look at their potential new man.
With an immediate loan back to River Plate, that could be the only chance for UK audiences to see their new signing in the first few months of his City career, and when he does arrive at the Etihad there could be another attacking addition joining too.
City want a big-name striker in the summer, and Alvarez's purchase won't change that. The Argentine will have to compete with the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden for one of the front three spots, which may be reduced to two spots if someone like Erling Haaland arrives.
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