Arsenal’s pursuit of Premier League glory could see them turn to Sporting CP’s red-hot striker Viktor Gyökeres as a January transfer target.
Arsenal target Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres to lead January striker search
The 26-year-old Swedish forward has been in scintillating form this season, netting an incredible 27 goals in just 25 matches across all competitions.
His performances have not only captured the attention of fans but also piqued the interest of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, who is reportedly keen to add firepower to his attacking ranks.
According to reports, Arsenal have opened talks with Sporting over a potential deal for Gyokeres, with the Portuguese club valuing him at around €65 million (£54 million).
While the fee may appear steep, it reflects the striker’s consistent goal-scoring prowess and his ability to make a difference in high-stakes matches.
Arteta’s desire for a proven goal scorer has grown amid Arsenal’s push to compete at the highest level both domestically and in Europe.
Despite their recent 5-1 demolition of Crystal Palace, which saw Gabriel Jesus bag a brace and contributions from Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, and Declan Rice, questions linger over Arsenal’s ability to sustain a title challenge without a 20-goal-a-season striker.
Former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant recently emphasized the need for a clinical finisher in the squad, suggesting it could be the difference-maker in the title race.
“If you want to win or even challenge for the league, you need a striker that gets you 20-25 goals a season,” Pennant said, highlighting the team’s over-reliance on Bukayo Saka.
Gyökeres, with his lethal finishing and physical presence, could be the solution Arsenal need.
His addition would not only ease the burden on Saka but also provide Arteta with a new dimension in attack, particularly against deep-lying defenses.
Whether the Gunners can strike a deal in the coming weeks remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Arteta and the Arsenal hierarchy are intent on addressing gaps in their squad to make their title ambitions a reality.
