Arsenal have developed a strong interest in Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.
As reported by The Athletic, Andrea Berta, whose appointment as Arsenal's new sporting director was confirmed on Sunday, regards Gyokeres highly.
Arsenal are eager to finally address their need to bring in a high-profile striker, with Gyokeres likely to be a prominent target.
Gyokeres is viewed as potentially being more attainable than Newcastle forward Alexander Isak.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is an admirer of Isak but Newcastle have no intention of letting him leave.
RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is another potential option but it isn't clear whether Arsenal will attempt to sign him.
Gyokeres boasts a superb return of 42 goals in 42 appearances for Sporting in all competitions so far this season.
In total he has scored 85 times in 92 games since joining Sporting from Coventry in 2023.
Arsenal's need for a striker has been all too apparent this season, especially following injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
When available Havertz often gave a good account of himself and contributed with 15 goals this season in all competitions.
However, it is widely believed that Arsenal need an upgrade up front in order to help them to achieve success.
Midfielder Mikel Merino has filled in as a striker during the club's injury crisis.
Gyokeres hasn't played in the Premier League but the 26-year-old does possess experience of English football from his time at Coventry, for whom he was prolific in the Championship.
He has scored 15 goals in 26 games for Sweden and helped Sporting to win the Portuguese league title last season.
Arsenal attempted to bring in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins late in the Winter transfer window but were unsuccessful in their approach.
The Gunners are through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League, where they will take on Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Arteta's team are currently nine points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, albeit with a game in hand.
ColinsGooner
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don't include Nico Williams to the list instead,buy a right footed creative midfield to play next to Martnelli,ever since Xhaka left Martnelli has always been isolated on that wing
ColinsGooner
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sign at least 2 strikers
ColinsGooner
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This could be Arsenal's next year lineup.
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Martnelli needs support and a right footed creative midfield next to him is a far much than Williams,He was unstoppable with Xhaka at his side
zaacnrsy
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it will be a fantastic team if we get those three man's
Lidbeklruy
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he should sign him at all cost if he wants to win some trophies at Arsenal , Andrea Berta has a good record in signing good players and with him we see a trophy in his first coming season at the Emirates
sumdeimnru
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yes igree with him
cohabdknpr
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This could be Arsenal's next year lineup.
cohabdknpr
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The could be the next year line for Arsenal
23509002(deleted)
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this idiotic hater does not even know what a major trophy is..๐๐๐
Embarrassing you think you know football ๐คก Typical inbred Nigerian slum rat ๐