Julian Alvarez has already shown preference for Man City as transfer race hots up
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City know they already have one thing in their favour as they enter the race for Julian Alvarez. The rising Argentine star is attracting plenty of interest from Europe’s top sides as the battle for his signature begins after a superb year.
Alvarez scored 20 goals in 35 appearances, and added 17 assists to boot, as River Plate won the title in Argentina last season, with the 21-year-old named the best player in South America, putting him on par with the likes of Pele, Diego Maradona, Neymar and Ronaldinho.
According to reports in Argentina, City have already made an offer for the forward, who is said to have a £16.75million release clause in his contract, although River Plate want to keep him until the summer.
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