Jason Cundy has urged Chelsea to sign ‘Premier League-ready’ Julian Alvarez and loan out a £30m signing this summer.

Chelsea are one of a number of clubs who have reportedly expressed interest in signing Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.

The 26-year-old forward, a World Cup winner with Argentina, has scored 40 goals in 88 appearances for Atletico.

Before joining the Spanish giants, Alvarez spent two seasons at Manchester City, helping the Sky Blues win two Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona have all been linked with Alvarez and former Stamford Bridge defender Cundy insists he would be a great signing for the Blues.

‘When we talk about what Chelsea need, we often talk about an off the peg type of player,’ Cundy told talkSPORT. ‘Julian Alvarez fits that type of player that we need.

‘That is the type of player I’d like us to sign more of. He’s Premier League ready. You’re not going to be waiting for someone to adapt to the Premier League.

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