Why Manchester United have not moved for Man City target Julian Alvarez

The January transfer window has closed and clubs can no longer sign players under contract until the summer.

The January transfer window slammed shut at 11pm last night for English clubs across the Premier League and EFL.

With the January transfer window coming to a close, thoughts will soon be turning to who Manchester City could look to target in the summer.

Another transfer window has ended with little fanfare from Manchester City.

Manchester City have had something of an academy clearout on transfer deadline day, with four players leaving the club permanently.

Manchester City intend to welcome Julian Alvarez to the Etihad in July, his agent has confirmed, but River Plate have hinted they will 'do everything' to keep him on loan beyond then.

River Plate fans have expressed their disappointment at the news that last season's top goalscorer Julian Alvarez will become a Manchester City player at the end of the season.

Boca Juniors hero Dario Felman insists that Julian Alvarez is the 'perfect signing' for Manchester City after the Argentina international forward sealed his move to the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City believe they have landed one of the top young talents in South American football after completing a deal for Julian Alvarez.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Argentina international Julian Alvarez.

The little town of Calchin is lost in the vastness of the Pampas, the great grasslands that feeds the people of Argentina’s cities.

Manchester City have completed the signing of South American Footballer of the Year Julian Alvarez for a fee of around £14million.

Manchester City midfielder Matt Smith is set to join MK Dons in a permanent deal.

It has been a quiet month on the transfer front at Manchester City, but they are expected to soon announce the arrival of Julian Alvarez.

Julian Alvarez is the most high-profile piece of transfer business left for Manchester City to conclude in the January window.

The January transfer window is always an interesting on for Manchester City.

Scott Carson has finally explained why he was dressed up as a fireman while Sergio Aguero raffled off his car to Manchester City staff.

River Plate president Jorge Brito has confirmed that striker Julian Alvarez will be joining Manchester City, insisting it is a "done deal."

Former Manchester City target Dusan Vlahovic has completed his move from Fiorentina to Juventus and taken the shirt number of Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United hitman, who turns 35 next month, will be out if contract in the summer – and River Plate view him as a replacement for their Man City-bound striker Julian Alvarez.A two-year deal is on the table for Cavani ahead of him becoming a free transfer at the end of the season.The Uruguayan international had been hoping to get away in the current window – with both Juventus and Barcelona keen to take him on loan for the rest of the campaign.But that interest was immediately blocked by the United hierarchy on the orders of interim boss Ralf Rangnick.The German coach does not consider the ex-PSG and Napoli forward surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.Quite the opposite. He sees him as essential impact player off the bench as a well as a decent alternative up front when wanting to rest Cristiano Ronaldo.Ironically, City’s imminent capture of River Plate hotshot Alvarez, 21, has opened the door for Cavani to finish his prolific career in South America.The Premier League champions expect to secure the deal before the transfer window shuts on Monday night.They then plan to loan the Argentina international back to the champions River Plate until later in the year.Should Manchester United try and keep Edinson Cavani? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section belowFellow South American side Corinthians had previously tried to lure Cavani to Brazil, though were unsuccessful.Corinthians president Duilio Monteiro Alves said: “I have to look for the best in the world.

Arsenal have reportedly expressed interest in Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has already highlighted the Brazilian's qualities.