Micah Richards urges Arteta to sign Alvarez to boost Arsenal attack
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has urged Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez after Arsenal's failure to win the UEFA Champions League this season. Richards made the comment on the ‘The Rest Is Football’ podcast, saying Arteta needs another striker to bolster attacking options for next season. He noted that while Kai Havertz is technically outstanding and Viktor Gyokeres has done well in his first season, adding Alvarez would give Arsenal something different in attack.
Richards described Alvarez as one of the best strikers in world football heading into the World Cup and a winner of the tournament with Argentina. The suggestion comes as Arsenal assesses their squad ahead of the new campaign, with Havertz and Gyokeres currently leading the line. No details about transfer fee, contract length, or Alvarez’s willingness to move were provided in the source.
Arsenal fans and analysts should consider whether bringing in a proven top‑class striker like Alvarez would complement or overlap with Havertz and Gyokeres, and whether the club should prioritize a new signing or rely on internal development to improve their Champions League prospects next season.