Arsenal are reportedly in the very best place to signal Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres, as per the Spanish outlet Fichajes.
The 26-year-old has come underneath the highlight following spectacular performances for the Lions in current instances. Final season, he scored 43 targets and registered 15 assists in 50 appearances in all competitions, serving to his aspect win the league title.
The ahead hasn’t slowed down in any respect this time period, making 16 objective contributions in 12 video games in all competitions for Ruben Amorim’s aspect. Furthermore, Gyokeres has been showcasing his qualities on the worldwide stage as effectively, scoring 4 targets and notching up three assists for Sweden in 4 Nations League appearances within the final two worldwide breaks.
Now, Fichajes states that following his current good performances, the Sporting star has attracted a variety of consideration from a number of massive European golf equipment with Arsenal ‘finest positioned’ to safe his signature subsequent summer time.
Arsenal wish to strengthen their assault with a prolific striker and have earmarked Gyokeres as an excellent signing. They presently have a slight ‘benefit’ over different golf equipment to signal him however he’s more likely to price round £83m so he received’t be an affordable acquisition.
Gyokeres to Arsenal
It was broadly reported that the North London membership needed to signal a brand new striker in the summertime window however regardless of being linked with quite a few names, they ultimately opted to not rent anybody earlier than the deadline.
As an alternative, Mikel Arteta allowed Eddie Nketiah to affix Crystal Palace late within the window. Now, it appears Arsenal are planning to bolster the frontline subsequent yr.
Following Nketiah’s departure, Arteta has been left with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as the 2 centre-forward choices. The German has been in glorious kind up to now this season however the former Manchester Metropolis star has discovered it tough to showcase his finest this time period.
Due to this fact, buying a brand new striker wouldn’t be a foul choice. Gyokeres is a extremely proficient participant and has showcased his goal-scoring prowess within the Portuguese top-flight in current instances.
It’ll be fascinating to see whether or not the North London membership ultimately decide to make a concrete strategy to lure him to the Emirates Stadium subsequent summer time.
