Arsenal are developing a strong interest in Viktor Gyokeres, with incoming sporting director Andrea Berta among the admirers of the Swedish striker.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal are set to target a move for Viktor Gyokeres in the summer as the Swedish striker is among the options strongly considered by the club. New Sporting Director Andrea Berta is among the admirers of the Sporting CP forward, who has had another prolific season in Portugal.
There is a bit of skepticism surrounding imports from the Primeira Liga, and that might extend to stars like Viktor Gyokeres, even though he has contributed to 53 goals this season. The Gunners have been linked with the Swedish striker since last summer, but it was rather surprising to see them and other clubs not make a move for his signature.
The price tag then might have been an issue, as Gyokeres still has a €100 million release clause in his deal. However, many reports have stated that Sporting CP might be open to selling him for less than that sum, which may have piqued Arsenal’s attention. The Gunners are now interested in the forward in a more serious way.
The main story points out how the Gunners have a growing interest in Viktor Gyokeres, as they could potentially make a move for his signature. The news came just hours after Arsenal announced the appointment of Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, as the report also states the Italian transfer guru admires the Swede.
Gyokeres was recently linked with Nottingham Forest, although he is unlikely to join them as he has other ideas and prefers to join a club of Arsenal’s stature. The interest from the Gunners has not surprised many, with the club reportedly seeking talks with his agent ahead of the summer.
Is Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal’s No.1 target?
It is too early to put it that way as Gyokeres is certainly now one of the key targets rather than on top of their list. Mikel Arteta seeks a new forward and very much likes his international teammate Alexander Isak, with the Newcastle United star reportedly open to joining the Gunners in the close season.
From a financial standpoint, Isak is probably the most expensive option as many reports have stated Newcastle United could demand as much as £150 million to sell the Swede, which might price Arsenal out. In that scenario, Viktor Gyokeres certainly is an affordable option for the Gunners to consider, and now their interest has been made public.