In line with Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal are very lively within the pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Gunners have made two signings in David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori within the ongoing switch window and there may very well be extra arrivals within the coming weeks. A brand new midfielder is among the high priorities for supervisor Mikel Arteta whereas a marquee centre-forward is also recruited.
Gazzetta dello Sport right this moment declare that the Gunners have cooled their switch curiosity in Napoli star Victor Osimhen as a result of calls for of the Serie A outfit. The 2022/23 Italian champions need a charge near the £111 million launch clause which the Gunners haven’t any need to pay.
As a substitute, they’re ‘very lively’ within the pursuit of Gyokeres, however nothing else is specified by the outlet. Gazzetta dello Sport add that Arsenal are additionally enticed by the prospect of signing Manchester Metropolis marksman Julian Alvarez alongside Atletico Madrid.
High striker
Arsenal are at the moment engaged on a switch deal for Actual Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, having agreed private phrases with the Spaniard. A top-class striker is also signed by the hierarchy to enhance the membership’s prospects of difficult Manchester Metropolis for the Premier League title.
Osimhen has been touted to maneuver to the Premier League for a while, however a deal seems inconceivable as a result of calls for of Napoli. Arsenal are unlikely to pay over the chances for any striker. Osimhen has had troubles with accidents through the years and can be a dangerous acquisition for them.
Quite the opposite, Gyokeres might emerge as a wonderful signing. The Sweden netted 43 targets alongside 15 assists in his debut marketing campaign for Sporting. He managed 37 extra purpose contributions than Osimhen and didn’t decide up a single harm. The truth is, he has by no means missed a membership sport by way of harm.
The previous Coventry Metropolis star has a launch clause value £85 million in his contract, but it surely has been reported that Sporting are keen to just accept £60m for his switch. Arsenal can be hoping to barter a barely lesser charge for Gyokeres. They might push by way of a deal earlier than the brand new marketing campaign.
