Arsenal are desperate to sign a striker this summer and have been linked with many top names. One of their targets is now being made available on discount. The player has been one of the best strikers in the world and is wanted by almost all top clubs in Europe.
The North London giants are set for a busy summer transfer window. Mikel Arteta has learned that it is impossible to win the league title without world-class striker. As a result, Gunners have big-name striker as the top priority of the club. They have now been handed boost as one of their targets is made available on discount.
The star in question here is 26 year old Viktor Gyokeres. He has been superb since joining Sporting CP in summer 2023. Gyokeres scored 43 goals with 14 assists last season. This season, he has scored 40 goals along with 9 assists so far. This stats make him one of the best strikers in the world right now.
How much will Arsenal need to pay for Gyokeres?
According to The Sun, Gyokeres has £83 million release clause. However, Sporting are believed to agree a deal for lower transfer fee. The Gunners can get the deal done by paying around £50 million to £58 million which will be looked upon as bargain due to the top form of the Sweden international.
Gyokeres has strong interest from multiple other top clubs. He will prefer to join a club where he can play regularly and play in Champions League. Gunners do hold a very strong interest in Gyokeres but he is not their top target.
Arsenal have 26 year old’s compatriot Alexander Isak as their top priority for the summer. In addition, they also have close tabs on Benjamin Sesko. Andrea Berta joining as sporting director will help to clarify about the thought process of the North London giants.
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