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Galatasaray have set their sights on Arsenal forward Viktor Gyökeres and are aiming to test the Premier League club’s stance on the Swedish international with a transfer enquiry, sources have told Turkish-Football.
The 28-year-old striker, who completed a high-profile move to North London following his prolific spell at Sporting CP, has established himself as a central figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad.
However, Galatasaray’s board is exploring financial parameters to determine whether an ambitious loan or structured proposal could be brought to the table for the winter transfer window.
Tactical Vision & Attacking Blueprint
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk remains eager to add physical presence to his front line as the Yellow-Reds continue their push across domestic and European fronts.
Buruk views Gyökeres as a ideal profile to partner or rotate alongside Victor Osimhen in high-intensity central roles.
Complex Financial Reality
Extracting a key forward from Arsenal mid-season presents immense logistical and financial hurdles. Beyond his substantial valuation and contract standing at the Emirates, Mikel Arteta has used Gyökeres in the first team this season but mainly as a rotation player.
The forward has played just 207 minutes of first team football this season and has yet to score a goal or provide an assist.
Galatasaray’s hierarchy are keen to maintain open channels, intent on signaling their willingness to pull off another high-profile statement move for the Süper Lig champions should an opportunity materialize in January.