According to The Sun, if Arsenal sign Julián Álvarez, the battle for this season's Premier League title could be over before it really begins. Alan Shearer, the Premier League's all-time leading goalscorer, believes that if Arsenal secure Julián Álvarez, they would leave their competitors trailing in the title race.

Arsenal are closely monitoring this transfer move. The 26-year-old Argentine international has even been booed by his own supporters in Madrid.

Arteta wants to bring this striker into his championship-winning squad, but he knows that the Emirates is not Julián Álvarez's first choice.

Julián Álvarez wants to move to Barcelona, a La Liga rival, but Atlético Madrid are holding firm and refusing to let him leave for Camp Nou.

However, Shearer believes that if Arsenal can close this deal, they would lead the Premier League title race alone and would be fully prepared for the Champions League competition.

The 56-year-old Betfred ambassador told SunSport: "If they really do sign Julián Álvarez, it could spell the end for everyone else.

"If he's in the team, they would have an excellent chance of winning the Champions League, which I believe is their next target.

"Do they need to strengthen? No, they don't. Last year they signed Viktor Gyökeres, who has performed very well when they needed goals. In important matches, they use Havertz.

"The two have very different styles. Havertz is highly skilled and has a completely different profile, and of course he's not as quick as Gyökeres.

"Even though their styles differ, they'll always score because there are plenty of chances and plenty of good players around them.

"Christos Tzolis will add to this even further. He had a good start in the Community Shield and the first game of the season, so they've added attacking quality once again.

"When you have these players, you also have Saka, Eze and Madueke. Now they have a very good attacking line.

"But if they have a player like Julián Álvarez, they could take another step forward, and that applies to European competition too.

"Real Madrid did it, Barcelona did it, and I think they had a strong team already, then they added Paris Saint-Germain players.

"These three teams are the ones you need to beat in the Champions League.

"I'm not saying Arsenal can't do it because they went that far last year, but if they could sign Julián Álvarez, their chances would be even greater."

Shearer also believes Haaland will claim the Golden Boot for the fourth time in five seasons. However, if anyone can pose a threat, Enzo Fernández in Chelsea's new attacking line could be a rival.

He added: "Enzo Fernández could be a dark horse because if he stays fit, he'll create plenty of chances.

"But realistically, looking at the chances they can create, I know Haaland missed a few opportunities last weekend, but he'll always score for that team.

"They can create so many chances, and even with a new coach this year, things might be different, but I don't think so.

"Given the players they have and have had, you can almost say he'll score."

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