Arsenal are moving fast to secure the signing of Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres.
The Red Devils have made signing a new striker a major priority this summer after struggling immensely in front of goal. They have staggeringly only scored 38 goals in 33 matches and have a goal difference of minus eight in the Premier League.
Consequently, Ruben Amorim’s side have been linked with numerous attackers such as Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko and Liam Delap.
Nonetheless, one of the first names to be linked to United was Gyokeres, as he worked with Amorim at Sporting CP.
However, there have been reports suggesting the striker has already rejected the Red Devils and would prefer a move to other Premier League teams.
Football Insider now report that Arsenal have opened talks to sign Gyokeres in an early deal this summer. The Gunners’ new sporting director Andrea Berta is “a big fan” of the Swedish international and wants to secure a deal as swiftly as possible.
The website claims, “negotiations are taking place behind the scenes to convince the striker and put together a package to secure his signature.”
“In a new twist,” Gyokeres is now viewed as the “first-choice” target at the Emirates, after previous links to other United targets Osimhen and Sesko.
Mikel Arteta feels that an elite number nine could make the difference after another year of falling short in the Premier League title race.
The Swede has been in unstoppable form this season, firing in 47 goals in 46 games. He has also added 11 assists.
The striker has previous experience in England when he played for Coventry City in the Championship between 2020 and 2023.
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Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
