According Caught offside, Arsenal They are favorites in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres at the end of the season.
Gunners expected to spend on star striker in summer transfer window and have already started collecting information on Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish star has a release clause worth £86million in his contract, but Arsenal are hoping to sign him for a slightly lower figure.
The London giants are considered to be in the best position to sign the former Coventry City star ahead of AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund, who are not expected to meet Sporting's demands. Chelsea They have also been linked, but are focused on other priorities such as Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko.
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Gyokeres made his name in the Championship with Coventry City last season. He recorded 22 goals and 12 assists in 52 outings for them. His performances earned him a move to Sporting, where he has been in sensational form with 36 goals and 14 assists in just 39 appearances this campaign.
The Swedish ace has attracted attention across Europe with his performances and we won't be surprised if Arsenal are willing to spend money on him when the transfer window reopens. Gyokeres will face a very difficult challenge in the first divisionbut a figure of 15 to 20 league goals would be useful for Arsenal.
The Gunners have been missing the presence of a regular goalscorer up front. Gabriel Jesus He has spent most of the current season injured, while Eddie Nketiah has been very consistent. This has forced the director Mikel Arteta to play Kai Havertz in the front. The German has been successful, but a specialist is definitely needed.
Gyokeres would be a solid upgrade over Jesus and Nketiah. The 25-year-old never got the chance to play in the Premier League during his time at Brighton & Hove Albion, but he could get the chance to prove his credentials with the Gunners next season.
