Arsenal have reportedly shown an interest in signing Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, and according to A Bola in Portugal, he would be open to joining the Gunners.
Gyokeres has quickly become one of the best strikers in Europe since his move to Portugal, joining Sporting CP from Championship side Coventry City. A return to England has been mooted over the last few months after a sensational time at Sporting for Gyokeres, both domestically and in European competitions.
So far this campaign, Gyokeres has scored 39 goals and provided nine assists in just 40 games for Sporting in all competitions. Arsenal are in desperate need of a new number nine with midfielder Mikel Merino currently being utilised as a centre-forward.
Gyokeres Open to Joining Arsenal
According to A Bola (via Sport Witness), Gyokeres' exit this summer is now 'inevitable'. The 26-year-old is said to have a preference for joining Arsenal, Liverpool, or Manchester City over other sides who are interested in securing his signature.
Gyokeres, who has been described as 'world-class' by Noah Mcilroy, has a €100m release clause in his contract, but Sporting have set an asking price of around €70m to allow him to depart in the summer transfer window.
| Viktor Gyokeres' Sporting Lisbon statistics - record by competition | ||
| Competition | Appearances | Goals |
| Primeira Liga | 57 | 56 |
| Portuguese Cup | 10 | 8 |
| Europa League | 9 | 5 |
| Champions League | 8 |