Gunners are very heavily linked with Viktor Gyokeres. David Ornstein has provided the latest transfer news about Arsenal and their pursuit of Sporting CP striker.
Arsenal are very likely to sign a clinical striker next season. They have felt that need this season after ending the summer window without making a move for proper number nine. Arteta kept using Kai Havertz who has paid by his faith but the German has now experienced a dip in his form.
As a result, Gunners are heavily dependent on Saka for goals. Due to not having a clinical number nine, they have dropped some crucial points. This has resulted in them being on 3rd position in Premier League and 7 points behind table toppers Liverpool.
Gunners have been linked with many big names recently. One of those is Viktor Gyokeres who is wanted by almost all top clubs in Europe. The Sweedish striker has been unstoppable since joining Sporting CP last year.
Gyokeres scored 43 goals and picked 14 assists last season. This season he has so far scored 25 goals and picked 4 assists in just 22 matches. The 26 year old has also been consistent for Sweden national team and hence is in huge demand right now.
Arsenal transfer news: Where are Gunners in race for Gyokeres?
Arsenal fans are loving the fact that their club has shown interest in Gyokeres. The 26 year old has £83 million release clause but can be signed foe around £63 million next year. This has excited the fans but now they will be disappointed by the comments of David Ornstein who is journalist for The Athletic.
“I don’t know of Arsenal making advances towards him and developing anything, that may change, but I am not sure the profile is what they are looking for as a priority or the price point. So I wouldn’t say that’s a particularly hot one unless stuff changes” Ornstein speaking about Arsenal being linked to Gyokers.
🎥 David Ornstein issues Viktor Gyokeres update:
🗣️ “I don’t know of Arsenal making advances towards him… I’m not sure the profile is what they’re looking for.” ❌😳
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— DailyAFC (@DailyAFC) December 6, 2024
This may suggest that Gyokers is not the one that fits perfectly in the plans og Arteta. Gunners will take a decision which is backed by the Spanish boss and as of now their top priority is Alexander Isak. Both of the Sweedish strikers are very good and will surely improve Arsenal if the deal is capitalized.
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Viktor Gyokeres has now scored 60 goals this year which is an unbelievable milestone for any player. Chelsea have already joined the race whereas Man United are already planning to reunite him with Ruben Amorim. So, even if Arsenal does not make any move for him, the 26 year old is still very likely to return to England next year.
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