Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Arsenal remain keen on signing Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid, who is also a target for Barcelona. Barcelona need a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, and Arsenal need an upgrade on Viktor Gyokeres. He’s quite effective with direct free kicks, and he could add a new dimension to the Arsenal or Barcelona attack. Alvarez set to hand in transfer requestThe report further claims that a breakthrough could be possible after 10 August when the player returns from his break. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal can agree on a deal with Atletico Madrid in the coming weeks.