Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are on the road to sign 26-year old Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. However, the Gunners will have to negotiate with Sporting to make the move permanent.
Arsenal had a fantastic season under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners made a return to the UEFA Champions League and would go on to play the Quarter Finals against Bayern Munich. Moreover, Arsenal would battle Manchester City till the end of a thrilling Premier League title race. Although, the Gunners would miss out on the title by mere 2 points!
Regardless, Arsenal’s patience with Arteta has paid off. The Spaniard has built a good, young and competitive squad despite his rocky start at the Emirates. However, the Gunners are yet to taste any major silverware.
Regardless, Arsenal could be the top contenders for the league title in the upcoming season. Provided, they reinforce and increase squad depth of their roster. Title contenders like Manchester City will be witnessing many exits with an ageing squad. Additionally, Liverpool are also under transition under new manager Arne Slot. Furthermore, it seems rather unlikely that Unai Emery’s Aston Villa would be contending for the title just yet.
Consequently, the Gunners may just be back to clinching silverware if they have a great transfer window and play their cards right.
Who is Viktor Gyokeres?
Viktor Gyokeres is a 26-year old Swedish striker who was in exceptional form for Sporting last season. The forward was an integral part of Ruben Amorim’s league title triumph. Gyokeres bagged a staggering 29 goals in 33 league appearances! Subsequently, the 26-year old striker topped the scoring charts in Liga Portugal.
Moreover, the Swede won the Liga Portugal Player of the Month and Liga Portugal Forward of the Month five times this campaign! The striker also earnt a place in the Liga Portugal Team of the Year. Furthermore, Gyokeres managed a phenomenal 43 goals in 50 appearances across all competitions. Meanwhile, the striker has already managed to find the net 119 times in 280 appearances over his club career.
Additionally, Gyokeres has won 20 caps for Sweden and scored 6 goals already, featuring first in 2019. The 26-year old is regarded for his quick play and his goal prowess. Furthermore, Gyokeres is no stranger to the physical aspect of football being able to secure possession in tight circumstances. His pace coupled with his stamina and clinical finishing makes him a lethal forward.
Do Arsenal need a new striker?
Arsenal are edging closer to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. Sporting want €100 million for the striker. Although, reports suggest that Arsenal are working to bring down the price to €65-85 million. Furthermore, the Gunners are pushing to close down the deal before pre-season.
At the same time, no news has yet been reported by any major Portuguese media outlets. Therefore, Arsenal fans may have to strap themselves in anticipation. Meanwhile, the Gunners are also considering move for Benjamin Sesko and Victor Osimhen. However, Sesko has made it clear that he shall continue at Leipzig. Moreover, Osimhen is also wanted by London-rivals Chelsea!
Some fans are wondering if Arsenal really need a striker altogether. The Gunners already house Gabriel Jesus as a quality striker. Although, injuries have been a major concern for him. Regardless, former Chelsea player Kai Havertz was great in his first season at the Emirates. The German is playing exceptionally and could fill in the center forward role. But, he will have to be more consistent in goal getting.
Eddie Nketiah also remains a key player. But, the striker will have to improve before becoming a regular. Moreover, Arsenal are already considering to reinforce other areas of their squad. Consequently, splurging for a striker may hinder their budget altogether.
Perhaps the Gunners are just waiting for the right opportunity to strike. Needless to say, if Arsenal do find someone quality, they will really be giving Manchester City a run for their money!
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