Striker target: Arsenal have been linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres
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The Gunners are keen to bolster their attacking options this summer and are said to have held extensive talks over both Gyokeres and RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins is another name that has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium after Arsenal saw a bid rejected for the England international in the January transfer window.
Gyokeres is currently involved in a bitter stand-off with Sporting, who may now have accepted their fate with regards to the prolific Swedish international.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the reigning Portuguese champions have identified his likely successor in Almeria’s Luis Javier Suarez.
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The Colombia international scored 27 goals in 41 Segunda Division appearances last season, but could be open to a move given Almeria were beaten by Santi Cazorla’s Real Oviedo in the promotion play-off semi-final.
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Sporting are reportedly demanding at least €70million (£59.6m) to sell the Swede, though Arsenal may face competition from Premier League champions Liverpool who are said to be watching developments closely.
Elsewhere, the Gunners’ summer transfer business is beginning to take shape.
They hope to have a deal for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard wrapped up by the weekend after moving quickly for the midfielder by tabling a £9.3million bid once it became clear that Thomas Partey is likely to depart once his contract expires at the end of the month.
Meanwhile, the deal bringing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi to the club is expected to be announced in early July whilst goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is also poised to arrive from Chelsea, replacing Neto as the primary back-up for No1 David Raya.