Arsenal are exhibiting a ‘robust curiosity’ in signing Sporting CP’s centre-forward Viktor Gyokeres this summer time, as per the Athletic’s David Ornstein.
The acquisition of a centre-forward is excessive on the Gunners’ switch agenda this summer time, with experiences linking the membership to a number of forwards, together with Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.
As per Ornstein, Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of Isak, however Newcastle are hesitant to let the Swede depart aside from a excessive price. RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko has additionally been checked out, however a transfer for the 21-year-old stays unsure at this level resulting from curiosity from different golf equipment.
Therefore, Arsenal have now turned consideration to Gyokeres, as Ornstein claims that newly appointed sporting director Andrea Berta holds a long-standing curiosity within the Sweden worldwide.
The 26-year-old, who’s valued at €75m (£62m) by Transfermarkt, has beforehand been courted by the membership amongst different choices. Nevertheless, in keeping with the report, he has now change into a extra outstanding choice to strengthen Arteta’s assault in the summertime with Arsenal now exhibiting a ‘robust curiosity’.
Can Arsenal land the most effective ahead in Europe?
A transfer for a recognisable centre-forward has been lengthy overdue on the Emirates in latest seasons.
Arteta has most well-liked to utilise Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus upfront, however regardless of exhibiting promise, each gamers stay unconvincing enjoying in an unnatural place.
Each forwards have been dominated out for the remainder of the season with hamstring and anterior cruciate ligament accidents, respectively. The shortage of depth in that place has seen Arteta deploy Mikel Merino upfront, and there’s no denying how expensive this has been for his or her title race.
The membership are actually seeking to tackle their obvious want for a ahead in the summertime with a prolific out-and-out ahead, and Gyokeres matches the invoice.
The 6ft 2in star is arguably probably the most in-form ahead in Europe this season, with 42 targets and 11 assists in 42 appearances throughout all competitions for the Verde e Brancos.
Whereas his goalscoring prowess is his largest skill, Gyokeres additionally excels in link-up and hold-up performs, a trait that’s important within the Premier League. He’s additionally technically gifted and offers an array of goalscoring threats.
With a assured beginning position, wage enhance, appropriate enjoying model, and a potential quantity 9 shirt, Arsenal have every part to persuade the participant to maneuver to North London and spearhead a potential title problem subsequent season.
