In a recent segment on his Sunday night Transfer Update show, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano offered an update on Arsenal and their pursuit of Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres. It has been stated that the Gunners are yet to agree on a deal for the Swedish striker as Romano said,
“On Gyokeres guys, nothing is imminent. I can guarantee you that nothing is happening with Gyokeres right now, but the interest is always there, but still nothing imminent.”
Gyokeres’ Impressive Record In Portuguese Football Last Season
Gyokeres enjoyed an impressive campaign at the Portuguese club as he put in a series of fruitful displays for them in the final third. The Swedish attacker participated in 50 matches for Sporting CP last season, scoring 43 goals and picking up 15 assists across all competitions.
The 26-year-old led the line well for his team based on his average of 3.5 shots, 1.6 key passes and 2.1 dribbles per game in Liga Portugal. However, he has to find a way to improve his link-up play up top, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 74% in the Portuguese top tier (stats via whoscored).
Should Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta Move In For Gyokeres?
Gyokeres excels at finding some space for himself to get a few strikes in on-target. He can be a prolific presence in front of the opponent’s goal when he is playing well on the field. The Swedish forward can even engineer a few inviting chances for his teammates in the final third. He is a good dribbler with the ball as well.
However, Gyokeres might need some time to settle into life in the Premier League if the Gunners manage to bring him on board later this year. The Sporting CP striker would add more quality to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s squad.
At 26, Gyokeres is about to enter his prime and is well-equipped to make an immediate impact at the Emirates Stadium. Therefore, the Gunners would be wise to move in for him before the end of this transfer period as he could help them compete across all fronts in the coming seasons. However, it remains to be seen whether he can maintain his good form in Premier League football.
