ARSENAL SHIFT FOCUS TO VIKTOR GYOKERES AS GUNNERS RAMP UP STRIKER SEARCH
Arsenal have made Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres their top striker target, with the Gunners ready to trigger his €100m (£85m) release clause after identifying the Swedish hitman as the ideal profile to elevate their attack.
Why Gyökeres?
The 26-year-old has been in devastating form, netting 43 goals in his debut season at Sporting, and offers:
✅ Elite physicality (6’2″, holds up play brilliantly)
✅ Clinical edge (27 non-penalty goals in 2023/24)
✅ Pressing machine (1.5 tackles/90 – elite for a striker)
✅ Premier League-ready (Ex-Coventry, knows English football)
Alternative to Isak & Osimhen
Alexander Isak (Newcastle): Too expensive (£100m+) and NUFC won’t sell to rivals.
Sporting’s Stance
Release clause or bust – No negotiations below €100m.
Gyökeres open to move but won’t force exit.
Tactical Fit
Havertz competition: Gyökeres offers a target-man alternative with better finishing.
Saka/Martinelli boost: His link-up play (15 assists) would unlock the wingers.
What’s Next?
Arsenal will push post-Euros (Gyökeres stars for Sweden).
Payment structure talks: €60m upfront + €40m add-ons possible.
Wildcard: RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško (£55m clause) remains a backup option
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