Viktor Gyokeres finds himself at a crossroads as European giants circle, raising serious questions about his Arsenal future.
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Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres could be plotting a swift exit from the Emirates Stadium, as per latest transfer news. This comes barely a year after his big money arrival from Sporting CP.
Viktor Gyokeres on wishlist of big clubs
The Swedish striker has grown increasingly frustrated with his role under Mikel Arteta this season, as reported by CaughtOffside. That frustration appears to have opened the door for some of Europe’s biggest clubs to make their move.
The same report claims AC Milan and Juventus are monitoring the situation closely. Meanwhile, Saudi giants Al Ahli and Al Ittihad have also held talks with the camp of the forward. This kind of interest from four separate clubs across two continents tells everything about how highly Gyokeres is still rated.
It is worth remembering that this is a player who scored 21 goals across all competitions during his debut campaign. That is a return that played a big part in Arsenal winning the Premier League crown and reaching the final of the Champions League. Despite that impressive output, though, doubts about his overall fit within Arteta’s system have lingered.
Kai Havertz now appears to be the manager’s preferred option through the middle. Gyokeres had already scored 14 league goals in his debut season in England. That kind of company shows just how good his first year truly was on paper. Still, something clearly has not clicked between player and manager the way both parties would have hoped when the transfer was completed.
Gyokeres’ 2025/26 numbers at Arsenal, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Goals Assists
Premier League 36 14 1
FA Cup 2 1 0
EFL Cup 4 1 1
Champions League 13 5 1
The striker is stuck behind Kai Havertz
Arteta’s decision to lean on Havertz as his main striker has visibly affected Gyokeres. Arsenal are in no rush to sell their record signing, and there is genuine belief within the club that he still has a role to play across a long and demanding season that includes both domestic and European football.
However, the club may show some flexibility if a star replacement becomes available during the January window. That kind of scenario would hand Gyokeres the platform to seek regular minutes elsewhere. This is something he has clearly been missing since Havertz nailed down his starting spot in the Gunners lineup.
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Should Gyokeres leave or wait for his moments to come?
Arsenal fans will find themselves torn over how this situation should be handled going forward. Some will argue that patience will be key, pointing to Gyokeres’ proven goal scoring record wherever he has played. Meanwhile, others may feel that a player unhappy with his gametime should leave for the good of squad harmony. Ultimately, the final decision might not rest entirely with the club itself.
If Gyokeres and his camp continue pushing for assurances over regular starts, Arsenal could find their hand forced regardless of their own preference to keep him. For now, all parties seem to be looking at their options carefully. There is nothing close to a resolution expected before the January transfer window opens properly.
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