Arsenal have recognized Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres as their main goal for the upcoming summer season switch window, in response to Soccer Insider.
Regardless of earlier reviews suggesting Manchester United had been near securing Gyokeres’ signature, Arsenal at the moment are thought-about frontrunners within the race to signal the striker.
The Gunners are desperately wanting so as to add attacking gamers to their squad this summer season after as soon as once more failing to finish their trophy drought.
Within the Premier League title race, they’ve misplaced out towards Arne Slot’s Liverpool facet whereas within the Champions League semifinal, they had been convincingly overwhelmed by Paris Saint-Germain.
Arsenal lack a deadly presence up entrance
It was one other season that confirmed that they lack the specter of a correct purpose scorer within the crew.
With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus out with long run accidents, the Gunners struggled to attain targets however even regardless of all the issues, Mikel Merino carried out properly when was a makeshift attacker.
The membership’s new sporting director, Andrea Berta, is reportedly a powerful advocate for Gyokeres’ signing, viewing him as a participant who could make the distinction for the Gunners.
Gyokeres has loved a outstanding season with Sporting CP, netting 52 targets and offering 13 assists throughout all competitions.
The Gunners can signal the attacker for £60million which shouldn’t be an issue for them.
Man United are additionally focused on Gyokeres
The one impediment they face in signing the Sweden worldwide attacker is curiosity from their rivals Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim has a powerful bond with the attacker as a result of their working relationship at Sporting CP. The Portuguese supervisor can persuade the attacker to reject the Gunners in favour of a transfer to Outdated Trafford.
The North London facet have additionally proven curiosity in signing Newcastle United attacker Alexander Isak nevertheless it stays to be seen whether or not they can afford his hefty price ticket.
Arsenal make provide for “incredible participant” wished by Premier League rivals Man United
