Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres has grown frustrated with his limited role at the club and now seeks a loan move away in January, according to FourFourTwo.
Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres wants to leave on loan in January
Viktor Gyokeres pushes for loan move to AC Milan
The Swedish international has struggled for minutes under Mikel Arteta this season, managing just two Premier League appearances from the bench.
Despite Arsenal’s impressive campaign, Gyokeres finds himself on the fringes of the squad.
AC Milan has emerged as a potential destination. The Serie A club is considering an approach for the striker after Goncalo Ramos failed to make an impact following his summer arrival. Gyokeres is reportedly in talks with the Italian giants over a possible switch.
The 26-year-old prioritizes regular playing time above all else. He wants a loan deal specifically to rediscover his form and rhythm, a move that would leave Arsenal without a return on their significant investment in the short term.
Arsenal paid Sporting approximately £55 million, plus £8.5 million in potential add-ons, to secure Gyokeres last summer.
The club viewed him as a key attacking addition, but his situation has deteriorated rapidly.
Arteta prefers Kai Havertz as his central striker. Mikel Merino also provides another option through the middle, pushing Gyokeres further down the pecking order.
Last season, the Swede scored 21 goals across all competitions as Arsenal won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final. That form now feels like a distant memory.
The striker arrived with considerable fanfare and high expectations. His fall from grace highlights the brutal competition for places at a club challenging for major honors.
Arsenal must now decide whether to sanction a temporary exit or risk losing a valuable asset’s confidence entirely.
Milan waits in the wings, ready to offer Gyokeres the regular football he craves.
