It’s an open secret Arsenal are in desperate need of a prolific striker in the summer transfer window as the Gunners ended the 2024/25 Premier League season with 17 goals less than champions Liverpool.
Mikel Arteta needs a goalscorer with Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres reportedly his top priority since the start of 2025.
The 26-year-old has been in sensational form in front of goal for Sporting CP, with his goals guiding them to a domestic double in his second season in Portugal. He also netted the crucial goal in their 3-1 win over arch rivals Benfica in the Taca de Portugal final on May 24.
However ahead of the final, Gyokeres posted an image on Instagram in his Sporting CP kit accompanied with a two-word message of – “Let’s go.” with a lion emoji.
He’s been linked with move away from Portugal several times in the last two seasons, but he’s respected his contract in Lisbon. amid rumours 2025 could be different for the former Coventry City forward.
The Swedish international has netted a whooping 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting since joining in July 2023. If he does leave this summer, he will move on as a club legend, with 39 goals and seven assists in 33 Liga Portugal appearances this season. Overall, he has scored 54 goals in 2024/25 across competitions.
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What did Gyokeres say about his future?
After the win over, Gyokeres also faced questions about his future and he remained tight lipped on the situation. “Let’s see. It’s hard for me to say, because it’s football and you never know what’s going to happen in the summer. For me to say anything else, is impossible,” he told reporters.
Speaking on Arsenal links, Gyokeres said, “I don’t know, I just focus on this. I’ve tried to focus on the last games because it’s so important and I don’t want to think about anything else. If anything is true, let’s see in the summer.”
As per reports from the Daily Mirror, Arsenal are pole position to land Gyokeres, if they are ready to match Sporting’s £60m [$81m] asking price. The Gunners may also have to pay out a whopping £200,000 [$270,000]-a-week in wages to secure his signature.
Manchester United are also monitoring Gyokeres, but after missing out UEFA Champions League football for next season, it’s unlikely he will pick them over other options.
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