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Posted on April 28, 2026 10:00 pm | Updated on April 28, 2026 9:53 am
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Arsenal have surprised many fans with a big twist in their transfer plans. The reports say the club is ready to listen to offers for striker Viktor Gyokeres this summer. The Swedish forward joined Arsenal in the summer of 2025 as their main new attacker, but now the Gunners may cut their losses and sell him.
Why Arsenal are thinking of selling?
Viktor Gyokeres has been Arsenal’s top scorer this season, but many feel he has not fully fit into the team’s style. Arsenal like to build attacks with quick passing and movement. However, Gyokeres is more of a strong, direct forward who likes to run in behind or hold up the ball.
Even though he leads the scoring charts, experts and fans say his overall play looks limited. He has struggled at times to link well with players like Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and others. The club’s bosses are now thinking about the team’s future and may want a different type of striker who brings more to the build-up play.
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In the 2025/26 Premier League season, Viktor Gyokeres has made around 32 appearances and scored 12 goals with very few assists. He has played a mix role of starter and substitute roles where he has contributed for about 18 goals. According to the reports, these numbers are seen decent by many for a new signing but for a £64 million player, but it is average.
He started slowly in the first half of the season and improved a bit later, but he has not hit the high numbers many expected. At Sporting CP before joining Arsenal, he was a goal machine, scoring dozens of goals in Portugal. The step up to the tougher Premier League has been harder than hoped.
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What went wrong for the Swedish striker?
Gyokeres is strong and fast, but Arsenal’s system needs strikers who can drop deep, link play, and press hard without the ball. Some say he has looked a bit isolated at times. The injuries to other players and tough competition have also made it difficult for him to settle quickly.
Gyokeres has great number of years ahead of him. Arsenal are still seeking to improve their team and compete for the league title. If Arsenal feel that they will be fine without Gyokeres then there will be no hesitation in selling him.
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However, the Gunners will be suffering a loss while selling Gyokeres as they would not get the money, they bought him for. Some reports talk about a possible fee around £40 million, which would mean a big loss. However, it could free up wages and squad space.
Other Premier League clubs or teams abroad might be interested in the tall Swede if the price is right. For Gyokeres, a new club could give him a fresh start where he can play his natural game every week.
The Relationship Between Arsenal and Viktor Gyokeres?
Some are sad to see a big signing leave so soon, while others understand the need to get the right players for Arteta’s tactics. The summer transfer window will be very busy if this move happens. This shock twist shows how quickly things can change in football.
One season is sometimes not enough to judge a player, but Arsenal seem ready to make a tough decision for the team’s long term success. Everyone will be watching to see if Gyokeres stays or leaves the Emirates this summer.
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