According to The Telegraph, Arsenal have identified Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres as their preferred option to lead the attack next season. Newly appointed sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly a strong admirer of the Swedish forward, and Gyökeres is believed to favour a move to Arsenal over Manchester United if both clubs make formal approaches.
Gyökeres has been in phenomenal form since his move from Coventry to Sporting in 2023, netting an incredible 52 goals in 48 matches this season. While Alexander Isak remains Arsenal’s ideal signing, there is a growing understanding that prying him away from Newcastle may not be feasible.
The report also notes that Berta had previously tried to bring Gyökeres to Atletico Madrid and has maintained close interest in the player ever since. Sporting are reportedly open to selling him for a fee below his release clause and have already shortlisted potential replacements.
With crucial fixtures against Liverpool, Newcastle, and Southampton still to come, Arsenal are focused on a strong finish to the season before ramping up their efforts to strengthen the squad in pursuit of next year’s Premier League title.
Viktor Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres
SwedenThis season he played in total 31 times for 2624 minutes for Liga Portugal.
Viktor Gyökeres scored 38 goals for Sporting CP. He procured 6 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 1st in Liga Portugal. In the last match Sporting CP won 2-1 against Gil Vicente.
Sporting CP performance and stats
Sporting CP
Sporting CP is currently 1st in the Liga Portugal with 78 points.
In the last 32 games, it has won 24 times, drew 6 times, and lost twice. In its last match, Sporting CP won 2-1 against Gil Vicente.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 85 goals and conceding 26.
Sporting CP will play the next match in Liga Portugal against Benfica on Saturday 10th of May in Lisboa. The prediction is Benfica winning the match.
Arsenal performance and stats
Arsenal is currently 3rd in the Champions League with 19 points.
In the last 14 games, it has won 9 times, drew twice, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Arsenal lost 2-1 against Paris Saint Germain.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 3.
