Diego Simeone: There is interest from Arsenal in signing Julian Alvarez

Alvarez is due to line up against the Gunners in the first leg of their semi-final clash in Madrid on Wednesday.

WANTED MAN: Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, head coach Diego Simeone has claimed/ Pic: AP Photo/Kin Cheung.

Arsenal want to sign Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, head coach Diego Simeone has claimed on the eve of their Champions League semi-final.

Alvarez, 26, has scored 20 times across 52 appearances for Atleti this season and is due to line up against the Gunners in the opening leg of their last-four clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday.