Atletico Madrid Considering Alvarez Sale to Fund Enzo Fernandez Deal

Atletico Madrid may be forced to sell their Argentine striker Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window to raise the necessary funds to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

CaughtOffside reports that this move could give Arsenal the chance to pursue Alvarez, who is one of the London club's targets in the transfer market.

The report indicates that Enzo Fernandez's transfer to Atletico Madrid could contribute to the acceleration of Alvarez's departure, despite no final agreement being in place yet, with Arsenal continuing to follow the developments closely.

Meanwhile, uncertainty surrounds Enzo Fernandez's future at Chelsea, especially after Real Madrid excluded him from their plans. A move to Diego Simeone's team could represent a suitable option for the player.

The source added that Chelsea may look to sign Alex Scott, the Bournemouth midfielder, to compensate for Enzo's departure if the deal goes through.

Despite Atletico Madrid's insistence on keeping Julian Alvarez, their need to finance a deal for Enzo Fernandez could lead them to reconsider their stance, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to make a strong move for the Argentine striker.