Arsenal gain insight into Victor Gyokeres’ situation through Bukayo Saka amid transfer speculation.
Sporting Lisbon striker Victor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal this summer.
Sporting Lisbon striker Victor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a potential move to Arsenal this summer. The Gunners have been in search of a striker since last summer, with rumors intensifying during the January transfer window. Gyokeres, along with several other strikers, including Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Al-Ittihad’s Karim Benzema, Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee, Brentford’s Ivan Toney, and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, has been mentioned as a possible target for Arsenal.
However, it remains uncertain whether Arsenal will pursue a new striker when the transfer window reopens. Despite ongoing speculation, Gyokeres continues to be linked with Arsenal, with recent statistics indicating his potential value to Mikel Arteta’s squad. According to data from Squawka, Gyokeres leads Europe’s top leagues in touches in the opposition penalty area, with 294 touches, 17 ahead of Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka.
Saka, who has been influential for Arsenal this season with 20 goals and 14 assists, highlights Gyokeres’ potential impact on the team. Gyokeres himself has added to the speculation about his future by refusing to confirm whether he will stay at Sporting beyond the current season. Following his goal in Sporting’s 3-0 win over Portimonense, Gyokeres expressed uncertainty about his future, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of football and the need for adaptation.