Arsenal Shift Focus to Gyökeres in Search for New Striker

 

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