Arsenal transfer: Arteta ‘wants to make statement’ by signing Man City star with Gunners close to third deal

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to bring Man City striker Julian Alvarez to the Emirates Stadium this summer, according to reports.

The Gunners are looking for a new striker this summer with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah only scoring nine goals between them in the Premier League last season.

academy product Nketiah looks set to be heading out this summer with French side Marseille keen on the Englishman and have submitted a new offer.

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Marseille have stepped up their efforts to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal after submitting an improved proposal for the striker on Tuesday.

The Ligue 1 side’s new offer is worth nearing €20million (£16.8m) — similar in value to their previous approach but closer to the formula Arsenal want for the…