According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Mourinho is pushing the club to sign the 27-year-old ahead of other interested parties.
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Ajax are said to be keen on bringing Alvarez back to the Netherlands, while French side AS Monaco have also registered an interest.
It’s understood that Graham Potter is willing to let the Mexico international leave West Ham this summer as he isn’t part of their plans.
Alvarez is yet to make a decision regarding his future, however, and is considering his options.