Arsenal are looking to sign a new striker in the summer and Andrea Berta, who has replaced Edu as the Gunners' sporting director, is said to be a big fan of Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their interest in Viktor Gyokeres after Andrea Berta was confirmed as the club's new sporting director. Berta, who previously had the same role at Atletico Madrid, replaces Edu after he left the Emirates in November.
And Berta will have to hit the ground running with Arsenal set for a hugely important summer of transfer activity. A new striker is top of the shopping list, with the Gunners' Premier League title bid faltering after both Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz suffered season-ending injuries.
Midfielder Mikel Merino has done an admirable job as a makeshift centre-forward, netting four goals in seven games, but it is clear a prolific goalscorer is needed. According to a report for the Athletic, Gyokeres is among Arsenal's top targets.
The report states that the Gunners are currently considering their options, with Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko all on their list. However, Newcastle have no desire to sell Isak and it would take a 'massive fee' for them to consider cashing in.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the Sweden international, but he still has more than three years left on his current contract. Arsenal did attempt to sign Sesko last summer before the 21-year-old ultimately signed a new deal with RB Leipzig.
They could revisit their interest in the Slovenian this summer, but the report states it is 'unclear if they will proceed with a move' and a number of other clubs are also considering a swoop for Sesko.
As a result, Gyokeres has emerged as a 'more prominent candidate' and he is said to have 'long been admired' by Berta. Gyokeres has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in the world since joining Sporting from Coventry in 2023.
He has scored 85 goals in 92 appearances across all competitions and admitted earlier this season that he hopes to play for "one of the best teams in Europe" soon. When asked about his future ahead of the January transfer window, Gyokeres told Marca: "We will see.
"There are many rumours circulating, but we are in the middle of the season, there are still many months left. We will see when the time comes what will happen.
"My goal? To play for one of the best teams in Europe. That is the objective. It has been difficult at times. I have played many seasons in the Championship.
"It is a very good and tough league, but it is clear that I have always wanted to play in some important league."
Arsenal did attempt to sign a new forward in January, but a bid for Ollie Watkins was rejected by Aston Villa while a loan swoop for AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata was considered before he made the move to Galatasaray.
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Mukhtari
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Mukhtari
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Bandwagon is just a name of an old car, not an insult, why should I be bothered by it, you daft smelly mouth goat😂
Mukhtari
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You bandwagon Arsenal from a 3rd world shit hole and think your football opinions matter
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23509002(deleted)
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your clubs greatest achievement is drawing against Arsenal, hence the hate😂😂
You bandwagon Arsenal from a 3rd world shit hole and think your football opinions matter
Mukhtari
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your clubs greatest achievement is drawing against Arsenal, hence the hate😂😂
23509002(deleted)
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an average third world maggot that is by far smarter than your useless country's most intelligent person😂... you want to troll meanwhile you don't even know what a major trophy is?
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Mukhtari
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an average third world maggot that is by far smarter than your useless country's most intelligent person😂... you want to troll meanwhile you don't even know what a major trophy is?
23509002(deleted)
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an arrogant illiterate always resorts to insult when he has no answer for a simple question...
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focbcklmpt
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how to join the what's up community?
Jusclmoy
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Boss Sweden keres
Mukhtari
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Not my job to educate you filthy 3rd world slums rats sorry 🐀 I’m only here to laugh at your stupidity and let you know how pathetic you all are!!! 🚮
an arrogant illiterate always resorts to insult when he has no answer for a simple question...
jaffalovers13
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I predict that arsenal will get a young striker (academy's) then get 5 defenders
its was a joke cos every season they need strikers (a finisher) jesus is not enough. but they buy defenders or wingers. before this season they need strikers. instead strikers, they went and buy another wingers (sterling)
Mukhtari
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you will cry because of your hatred
Vaecimprst
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No serious footballer wants to waste their career at those pathetic bottle merchants 🥈🤣
Another madman with a smart phone
lepmoprstz
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He’s gonna tarnished his career at arsenal …. Always gonna come up second best!!
You United fans I don’t know ur problem instead of focusing on your clubs improvement u rather focus on other teams…ur team is in a deep mess n shit 💩 think about yourself and stop dwelling in past glories
weuaiknrz
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He’s gonna tarnished his career at arsenal …. Always gonna come up second best!!
better than 13th
23509002(deleted)
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yoyabcenry
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No serious footballer wants to waste their career at those pathetic bottle merchants 🥈🤣
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Ripailnpsz
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Players with serious intentions won’t choose arsenal
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they chose chelshit??
23509002(deleted)
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please define major trophy if you know you are not an illiterate 😂😂
Not my job to educate you filthy 3rd world slums rats sorry 🐀 I’m only here to laugh at your stupidity and let you know how pathetic you all are!!! 🚮
Mukhtari
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Mukhtari
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Just like I live in yours rent free
Please cry in some more of my comments, I love cooking Nigerian slum rat tears for breakfast 🍳
united is such a useless club, I won't stoop so low and comment on their page
23509002(deleted)
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happily living rent free in your head 😂
Just like I live in yours rent free
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Bendiga
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He’s gonna tarnished his career at arsenal …. Always gonna come up second best!!
Mukhtari
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No serious footballer wants to waste their career at those pathetic bottle merchants 🥈🤣
happily living rent free in your head 😂
Mukhtari
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Players with serious intentions won’t choose arsenal
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coming from who supports a confused club 😂😂
Wekkrsty
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Players with serious intentions won’t choose arsenal
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Chelsea your sugar daddy left and you have won nothing since so shoosh. You have been signing players left right and centre but nothing has changed. Next season we will sign Palmer on loan
pezaceikn
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arsenal should really consider tijjani reinjers from Milan...impressed with the lad...wonderful box to box milfielder
remember both partey an jorginho leaving in the summer
Wekkrsty
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ARSENAL I KNOW WILL JUST MAKE THE NOISE JUST TO CALM DOWN THEIR SUPPORTERS BUT END UP SIGNING MR NOBODY; BUSY FOR NOTHING BOTTLE CLIB.
What’s your club called wouldn’t be surprised it’s spuds it scum
Wekkrsty
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No serious footballer wants to waste their career at those pathetic bottle merchants 🥈🤣
Number 13/14 should not be allowed in too 4 affairs, just discuss with teams like wolves, Southampton etc
Wekkrsty
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I predict that arsenal will get a young striker (academy's) then get 5 defenders
If that is what they wanted then they would have done so this season as we badly needed a striker so I don’t think you make sense there
Wekkrsty
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arsenal should really consider tijjani reinjers from Milan...impressed with the lad...wonderful box to box milfielder
We’re talking about a striker and you’re in box to box nonsense, wake up
shabrock
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Players with serious intentions won’t choose arsenal
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but they will chose Chelsea right?
seoclnuy
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As always letting supporters down with their false recruitment. Have to see if Arsenal will buy Gyokeres.
Bikbdlnrsy
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The serious intentional club is Chelsea Fc right?
Fabianobus
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saka:"come victor i will make a better goal scorer than you have been "
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🤡
Fabianobus
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Players with serious intentions won’t choose arsenal
Fepcdelprz
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Sir
Fepcdelprz
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Hi
Lehacdnrt
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ARSENAL I KNOW WILL JUST MAKE THE NOISE JUST TO CALM DOWN THEIR SUPPORTERS BUT END UP SIGNING MR NOBODY; BUSY FOR NOTHING BOTTLE CLIB.
Tidcdkry
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May best
23509002(deleted)
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saka:"come victor i will make a better goal scorer than you have been "
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Stupid bandwagon slum rat 🐀
23509002(deleted)
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No serious footballer wants to waste their career at those pathetic bottle merchants 🥈🤣
dabadenouz
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saka:"come victor i will make a better goal scorer than you have been "
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yrah but without trophy [Crylaugh]
pezaceikn
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arsenal should really consider tijjani reinjers from Milan...impressed with the lad...wonderful box to box milfielder
Wakkufazire
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saka:"come victor i will make a better goal scorer than you have been "
jaffalovers13
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I predict that arsenal will get a young striker (academy's) then get 5 defenders
canamopsz
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