Arsenal will reportedly soon begin talks to sign Viktor Gyokeres, while Manchester United have ruled out a summer move.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Sporting CP goal machine Viktor Gyokeres is on the radar of Arsenal, and they will begin discussions regarding a summer move soon. Manchester United were in the race to sign the Swedish striker as well, but it seems that they are now prioritising other options.
The development will come as a major boost for Arsenal, and they will look to wrap up the move in the coming months once their step up their interest in him. Gyokeres is undoubtedly the best striker in the world right now, and he has 43 goals to his name in all competitions.
The Swedish international is more than just a goalscorer, and he will help create goal scoring opportunities for his teammates as well. The Sporting CP goal machine has 11 assists to his name this season.
The 26-year-old has a release clause of £84 million in his contract, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal are willing to pay a premium for him. They will hope to sign him for a more reasonable price. The former Coventry City striker has established himself as a world-class player, and he deserves to compete at the highest level. Joining one of the biggest clubs in the world would be ideal for him.
Arsenal need Gyokeres to win major trophies
Arsenal will be hoping to win the Premier League title and the UEFA Champions League in the coming seasons. They need a world-class striker to lead the line for them, and the Swedish international could fill that void.
Arsenal have struggled in the final third at times, with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus failing to score goals consistently. The 26-year-old Swede would be a major upgrade on the current options at the club, and Arsenal must do everything in their power to get the deal done.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can bring in a quality striker as well after ruling out a summer move for Gyokeres. Even though the Red Devils have moved on from the Sporting CP goal machine, they will need a top-quality player to lead the line for them next season. Recent reports have linked them with Lorenzo Lucca.
