Arsenal is in contention to sign Viktor Gyokeres in the next transfer window. A former Gunner and captain William Gallas has tipped the club that Viktor’s choice has already been decided. He has advised the team to explore more attacking options.
Gyokeres who has been very impressive this and the past season has gathered interest from clubs around the world. The Swede has been linked with many teams as his contract with Sporting CP is set to expire soon.
Manchester United is the first team that the striker has been linked to. There have been more competitors as Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have set their eyes on Gyokeres. The 23-year-old is among the best strikers today.
Even since Viktor joined Sporting CP in 2023 he has only made headlines. The striker scored 43 goals in 50 appearances in his debut season. He has already scored 23 goals in 18 appearances this season. His current form has attracted plenty of clubs around the world.
Arsenal are among the top contenders to sign the striker but a former captain has advised them to change their plans. William Gallas has urged Arsenal officials to look for a replacement for their current attacking midfielder Kai Havertz.
Gallas believes that Arsenal should give up the chase to sign Gyokeres in the next transfer window. They should instead look for a replacement for Havertz. The former Arsenal captain tipped the Gunners that Gyokeres will choose Manchester United next summer.
In an interview with Genting Casino the former French defender said-
” Arsenal have no chance of signing Gyokeres. He will follow Ruben Amorim to Manchester United”
The former French defender hopes that Arsenal will give up their chase of Viktor. He believes the team needs a replacement for Havertz as a dedicated striker.
Should Chelsea also give up the chase alongside Arsenal for Gyokeres?
Chelsea are also looking to sign one of the most sought-after players in the next transfer window. the Blues are ready to make a deal with the Swede next summer. This deal is still in the air as Gyokeres is heavily linked with a move to Manchester United.
The Blues will not mind if Gyokeres does make a move to Stamford Bridge. Nicolas Jackson is the club’s first-choice striker but Viktor can be the perfect replacement for the Englishman. The second choice Christopher Nkunku has been injury-prone this season. If Gyokeres joins the Blues they could well be in the Premier League title contention.
A striker is much needed for the Blues this season but Viktors’ destination in the next transfer window is still not decided. Arsenal and Liverpool are also willing to open the gates for the striker. There are reports that Gyokeres will most likely move to Old Trafford next summer.
Chelsea are looking to sign plenty of players in the upcoming transfer window. The Blues have set their eyes on Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnayi and Benfica defender Tomas Araujo. This duo are two confirmed targets for the English giants.
Barcelona’s situation with the Sporting striker
Gyokeres who is a top target for clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United will make his final move in January. The striker is apparently not the top priority for the Spanish giants Barcelona who have different plans in the summer.
There were initial rumours that the La Liga table toppers were linked with the Sporting CP striker. It was hinted that the club will look to add to their attacking lineup. Their current striker Robert Lewandowski is already 36 years old and the team will soon need a replacement.
Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has confirmed that the club has no intentions of making a move for Gyokeres. they are not interested in making a big money move for the striker. The club will rather look to strengthen the team’s midfield and defence.
Gyokeres’s current clause is fixed at 83 million euros. The reports state that Sporting CP is willing to bargain the striker’s price down to 66 million euros. Manchester United is the most likely final destination for the Swedish international.
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