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By Piyush Wankhede
Posted on April 26, 2026 1:00 am | Updated on April 25, 2026 9:45 pm
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Arsenal are making plans for big squad rebuild in this summer transfer window. In this case, interest in Julian Alvarez and Sandro Tonali lingers as concerns related to Viktor Gyokeres increase day by day.
Arsenal eye squad rebuild amidst Viktor Gyokeres concerns
As per reports, the noise around North London has been increasing. In this case, suggesting that the Gunners might be very active in this summer transfer window. This comes as a result of increasing questions over their squad strength.
As a result, questions around Viktor Gyokeres increases as he has not been able to perform as per the expectations from him. Therefore, making his future uncertain at Arsenal in the Premier League.
Arsenal have had a top level season this year. They challenge for the Premier League title, UEFA Champions League and Domestic cups. However, recently they have now been knocked out of the domestic competitions.
Therefore, ending their hopes to win quadruple titles this season. This comes as a result of their recent drop in form. In this case, mainly because of the injury issues to their star players. Also, raising doubts over their squad’s bench strength and quality.
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In this case, it was visible that they do struggle mainly in the final third. They often fail to create chances to score against the teams that are playing low block. Also, even if chances come they fail to capitalise them. Thus, eventually costing them the game. Their strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz have not been able to put their name on score list.
Viktor Gyokeres signed for Arsenal last summer from Sporting. He had a reputation of scoring great goals, finishing tough chances. In this case, shaping outcomes of the games in tight situations. As he has failed to do that at Arsenal, interest develops in finding solutions elsewhere. Thus, names of other strikers like Julian Alvarez come in the talks for a potential move this summer.
Interest in Julian Alvarez and Sandro Tonali
As Arsenal struggle in finishing chances lately, interest lingers around Julian Alvarez. In this case, reports suggest that Mikel Arteta likes him and sees him as a perfect fit for his team. His versatility is something that Arteta always values in his players.
Thus, bringing flexibility to the team without compromising the quality. Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez has talked about his future. He said, “***Maybe yes, maybe no….I’m very happy here….I’m focused on the day-to-day.***” Thus, showing a bit of uncertainty over his future.
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However, a move for Alvarez might prove costly as Atletico Madrid see him as a part of their long term future. On the other hand, links emerge around Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. In this case, showing that Arteta might sign another midfielder this summer. Although they have quality midfielders in their team, they have struggled in depth. Therefore, signing a player like him will add depth without decreasing the quality on the football pitch.
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The summer rebuild that Arsenal are looking for, might face some issues. The Gunners aim to add players in multiple positions. However, the budget for these transfer remains limited. As a result, they will not be able to spend too much across all roles. In this case, they might spread the budget according to the options available in the market.
Author’s Opinion
Arsenal plan a major rebuild in the summer. This comes as a result of Viktor Gyokeres and Havertz’s failure to capitalise chances. In this case, links emerge with Julian Alvarez and Sandro Tonali. However, both these signings will cost too much money. Thus, they might need to check their budget and distribute funds accordingly. Therefore, it will be interesting to see, what’s next for Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez?
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Piyush Wankhede
Piyush Wankhede is a Junior Football Writer at Six Sports, contributing articles focused on football news, match developments, and player performances. As an emerging voice in football journalism, he provides clear and engaging coverage that helps readers stay updated on key events and stories in the sport. Through his work at Six Sports, Piyush delivers concise match reports, player analyses, and feature pieces that highlight trends and narratives shaping modern football. His writing combines attention to detail with accessibility, making it easy for readers to follow football developments.
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