Arsenal They are reportedly in the best position to sign Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, according to the Spanish outlet. Transfers.
The 26-year-old has been in the spotlight following his impressive performances for the Lions in recent times. Last season, he scored 43 goals and 15 assists in 50 games in all competitions, helping his team win the league title.
The striker has not slowed down this season, scoring 16 goals in 12 games in all competitions for Rubén Amorim's team. Furthermore, Gyokeres has also demonstrated his qualities on the international stage, scoring four goals and providing three assists for Sweden in four Nations League appearances over the last two international breaks.
Now, Transfers claims that following his brilliant recent performances, the Sporting star has attracted a lot of attention from a number of big European clubs and Arsenal are “better positioned” to secure his signature next summer.
Arsenal are looking to bolster their attack with a prolific striker and have tipped Gyokeres as an ideal signing. They currently have a slight 'edge' over other clubs to sign him, but he is likely to cost around £83m, so he won't be a cheap acquisition.
Gyokeres to Arsenal
It was widely reported that the north London club wanted to sign a new striker in the summer window, but despite being linked with numerous names, they ultimately opted not to sign anyone before the deadline.
Instead, Mikel Arteta He allowed Eddie Nketiah to join Crystal Palace late in the window. It now appears that Arsenal are planning to reinforce the first line next year.
After Nketiah's departure, Arteta has been left with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus like the two center forward options. The German has been in excellent form so far this season, but the first city of manchester The star has found it difficult to show his best this quarter.
Therefore, acquiring a new striker would not be a bad decision. Gyokeres is a highly talented player and has demonstrated his goalscoring prowess in the Portuguese top flight in recent times.
It will be interesting to see if the north London club finally opts to make a concrete approach to attract him to the Emirates Stadium next summer.
