Chelsea target Viktor Gyokeres
Sporting's Portuguese forward #9 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring a goal during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Boavista FC at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on March 17, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid are very much in the race for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Spanish outfit is ready to offer as much as 100 million to land the Swedish international in the summer.
Viktor Gyökeres is breathing fire with his performances
Viktor Gyökeres, who joined Sporting CP in the summer of 2023, has been a beast for the Portuguese club. He has been an exceptional performer with consistency. He has already positioned himself as one of the best strikers in the world at present.
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Viktor Gyokeres
Sporting Lisbon’s Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts at the end of the UEFA Europa League last 16 first leg football match between Sporting CP and Atalanta at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on March 6, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)
Gyokeres is enjoying a phenomenal season so far as he has already netted 39 goals in 40 outings apart from nine assists. He is averaging 4.1 shots, 2.2 key passes, and 1.5 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
The Swedish international is a versatile and physically imposing striker. He often drops deep to receive the ball and then links up with his teammates. He is known for his pace, ball control, clinical finishing skills, and aerial dominance.
Where will Viktor Gyökeres fit in?
Real Madrid want to bolster their already star-studded offensive pack with the addition of Viktor Gyokeres. It’s understandable as they lack a typical striker in the squad. Though Kylian Mbappe has done reasonably well in the number nine role, the player prefers playing on the left wing.
Hence, the Whites are considering a massive move to acquire the services of Gyokeres in the summer. However, it won’t be easy as the Spanish club will have to break the bank. With so many interested parties, Sporting CP are unlikely to let the player go without charging a premium fee.
It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid will actually make an official attempt or not. As they already have so many star players, it will be tough to accommodate a place for the 26-year-old. A lot will decide on what they end up winning this season.
Arsenal vs Chelsea
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal scores the team's third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Chelsea will travel to the Emirates Stadium to face off against Arsenal in their upcoming game of the English Premier League 2024/25 season. The Gunners are second in the points table with 55 points in 28 matches. They have won 15 matches, drawn 10 and lost three matches so far. The Gunners are coming to this game on the back of a draw against PSV in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League but managed to qualify for the quarter final.
The Blues are fourth in the points table with 49 points in 28 matches. They have managed to win 14 matches, draw seven, and lose seven so far in the league. The Blues are coming to this game on the back of a win against Copenhagen in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Conference League and qualified for the quarterfinal.
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During the last 83 meetings, Arsenal FC have won 32 times, there have been 24 draws, while Chelsea FC have won 27 times. The goal difference is 118-113 in favour of Arsenal FC.
Match Facts:
The most common result of matches between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC when Arsenal FC is playing at home is 2-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.
Arsenal FC score 21% of their goals between the minutes 31-45.
Chelsea FC score 19% of their goals between the minutes 16-30.
Team News:
Arsenal:
Havertz (injured), Jesus (injured), Saka (injured), Sterling (ineligible), and Tomiyasu (injured) will be sidelined for Arsenal.
Chelsea:
Guiu (injured), Jackson (injured), Madueke (injured), and Mudryk (suspended) will be sidelined for this game for Chelsea.
Predicted Lineup:
Arsenal Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Nwaneri, Martinelli, Trossard
Leandro Trossard Arsenal
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – MARCH 04: Mikel Merino of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with Leandro Trossard during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between PSV and Arsenal FC at PSV Stadion on March 04, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku; Neto
Cole Palmer Chelsea
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: Cole Palmer of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on January 14, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Betting Tips and Prediction:
Arsenal have won seven out of the last 10 games against Chelsea.
Tip 1: Arsenal set to win: 1.85 as per 1xBet.
There have been three or more goals scored in total in each of Chelsea’s last five away games.
Tip 2: Total goals over 2.5: 1.93 as per 1xBet.
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