Viktor Gyokeres could be the man to land Arsenal a Premier League title, according to an ex-Prem ace - but his numbers have to be taken with a pinch of salt
14:37, 09 Jul 2025
Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres' move to Arsenal is moving closer(Image: Getty Images)
Arsenal are looking to conquer the country after two decades without a Premier League crown.
The Gunners have finished runners up for the past three seasons in England's top flight - losing out to Manchester City, twice, and Liverpool. However, Mikel Arteta might be hoping he's found his secret weapon in the form of Viktor Gyokeres.
Gyokeres, 27, has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal - and the Swedish star is reportedly trying whatever he can to force the deal across the line. Local reports suggest he's split from his partner and is ready to go on strike from pre-season training.
And ex-Premier League ace Glen Johnson has tipped Gyokeres' goals to fire Arsenal to the title - but his record in Portugal must be taken with a pinch of salt.
Viktor Gyokeres in action for Sporting
Viktor Gyokeres could go on strike in Portugal(Image: Getty Images)
Speaking to 888 Sport, he said: “If Viktor Gyökeres can bring the form he’s showed at Sporting into the Premier League, then it would be an absolutely brilliant signing for Arsenal.
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"He’s the type of goalscorer that could get the Gunners a step closer to lifting the Premier League trophy.
“His goalscoring record is really impressive. But you do have to take those numbers with a pinch of salt.
"He hasn’t played in the Premier League yet, and we all know how tough it is to regularly score goals in the English top flight.
“But if he can replicate his Sporting goal ratio at Arsenal, that would be brilliant for the Gunners.”
Gyokeres has identified a potential Plan B if he can't move to north London, according to reports.
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The Swede could head out on loan from Sporting CP if he can't make the move before the end of the summer transfer window. According to the report, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce could be a potential destination, while Manchester United and Juventus are keeping tabs on the situation.