Arsenal are ready to test Sporting CP’s resolve by making an approach for Viktor Gyokeres, who has an £85 million release clause.
According to Give Me Sport, Arsenal could initiate discussions with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres, as the Gunners could step up their chase for the striker target. The North Londoners are still not thinking about triggering the release clause in the £85 million-rated attacking target’s contract but are ready to test Sporting’s resolve with an approach.
Arsenal to test Sporting CP with Viktor Gyokeres approach?
Arsenal are reportedly in the market for a marquee striker, with a host of names like Ivan Toney, Victor Osimhen, and Benjamin Sesko linked lately. Viktor Gyokeres is also considered a big target for the Gunners, with the Swede impressing during the season with 36 goals and 16 assists for Sorting CP in all competitions.
There is no doubt that many teams are chasing him, with Chelsea also named as a suitor. However, Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase for the striker. Gyokeres also recently cast doubt about his long-term future at Sporting CP, linking the same with manager Ruben Amorim’s supposed departure, with Liverpool keen to appoint the Portuguese boss.
Arsenal are now reporteldy ready to test Sporting’s resolve with an approach for the striker. The Gunners know the attacking target’s £85 million release clause but are not prepared yet to trigger that, giving them a clear path.
Reports have stated that Sporting might sell for less. But considering the striker’s performance, they have no reason to accept anything less for the £85 million-rated striker. Hence, it is a tough test for Arsenal to convince the Portuguese side to part ways with their star forward for less than his release clause. But they are ready to try and open discussions to find a way.
Why are Arsenal chasing Gyokeres?
Arsenal have been one of the potent attacking sides in the Premier League and Europe, yet Mikel Arteta feels the need to add a solid striker to the group. Kai Havertz has been playing in that No.9 role since the turn of the year, with Gabriel Jesus suffering from niggling fitness issues that have seen him miss plenty of games.
Eddie Nketiah has yet to nail down a place in the setup, and there are chances of the striker leaving the club in the close season. Hence, signing another striker, like Gyokeres, might create intense competition for places in the forward line.
