With the Gunners hunt for a new attacking forward for the upcoming season. Has been associated with the very big names present in the market. This hunt for the Gunners has led them to shortlist several big names.in Europe. But the biggest one of all would certainly be Sporting CP’s Swedish striker Victor Gyökeres. Who has taken the European football by a storm with his huge tally of goals and assists. Scoring a total of 66 goals for 69 appearances for the Portuguese club. With recent rumors of a potential exit from the Portuguese as he becomes a huge topic in the football transfer market. With many clubs trying their level best to secure his services. The Gunners are one of the big names looking to add the player to their squad. With their sporting director Andrea Berta looking at Gyökeres as their prime target to add in squad.
Gyökeres take on the transfer talks:
After their 3-1 win over Benfica on Sunday to win another title for the club with Taca de Portugal adding his third silverware to the club. The Swedish forward responded with the celebration after the win. After the final whistle he said that lets see about my future. “It’s hard for me to say, because yeah it is football, and you never know what’s going to happen in the summer. So, for me to say anything else than that is impossible. I don’t know, I just focus on this. I’ve tried to focus on the last games because it’s so important and I don’t want to think about anything else. So yeah, if anything is true, let’s see in the summer.” The player is very well aware that he is in the radar of the Gunners. With the player also wanting for new experience.
Arsenal race to sign Gyökeres:
With reports coming in that the Gunners are preparing a big fee of around £60 million. Included with a five year deal and a massive bonus on his signing. Sporting CP at first demanding around £80 million are now ready to let the player go for a fee of around £65 million this summer. With his style of play with his constant efforts off the ball with his ability to find the back of the nets so many times. English high pace fast football is a perfect fit for him in the Premier League with the Gunners. The Gunners are also in a urgent need for a new striker in their team. With the Gunners facing struggles with the current strikers facing injuries and lack of forms. Gyökeres has a good goal scoring form in his recent times that the Gunners need now to win.
Author’s opinion:
With the Gunners immediate need for a new No.9 in the team. The Gunners hunt for a new center forward Gyökeres is the perfect guy that align with the Gunners needs. His inclusion can provide instant impact for the Gunners. With prior experience in the Premier League before he can come in handy. With the Gunners targeting him as the priority for this summer transfer window. But this interest for him is not alone in the eyes of Gunners. Many other top teams like Manchester United are also eyeing a move for the Swedish international this summer.
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