Arsenal don dey close to secure one heavy signing for this summer transfer window as reports talk say dem don reach final stages with Sporting Lisbon to bring Viktor Gyokeres come Emirates.
Mikel Arteta dey under pressure to finally win Premier League title after him don carry Arsenal reach second place three times back-to-back. Since him collect FA Cup for 2020, Arsenal never win any major trophy.
Transfer Fee and Latest Tori
Even though the deal bin slow at first, transfer guru David Ornstein don reveal say Arsenal don finally agree with Sporting Lisbon for around £63.55 million to sign Gyokeres. That na serious investment, and e show say the board wan support Arteta with real firepower.
Gyokeres Stats and Performance
Gyokeres finish 2024/25 season with mad numbers — 45 goals in 41 matches for Sporting. Plus, e even knack three goals against Manchester City for Champions League. The 26-year-old striker tall pass six feet, and him physical presence go fit help players like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard shine more.
Comparison with Havertz
Kai Havertz dey currently wear the number 9 shirt for Arsenal, and even though him try for physical battle with defenders like Ibrahima Konaté, him still dey inconsistent for goal scoring. Last season, Havertz score 15 goals for 36 appearances. E better pass the previous season wey him score only 14 goals in 51 games, but Arsenal fans still dey complain say e no be natural goal machine.
With Gyokeres entering the squad, many people believe say na upgrade be that — especially for one team wey dey cry for sharp striker wey sabi find net regularly.
Wetin Fit Be the Problem?
But no be all butter and honey o. One wahala wey analysts don raise be say Gyokeres sabi shine more for teams wey dey play counter-attack style. Sporting dey catch teams for transition, but Arsenal under Arteta dey play slow and methodical football. That kind patient build-up fit limit Gyokeres impact unless dem adjust some tactics.
Other Transfer Targets Fit Help
Rumour don connect Arsenal with players like Rodrygo from Real Madrid and Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. If Arsenal manage bring any of those playmakers, e go help create space and chances for Gyokeres, especially when dem dey play against low-block teams wey like park bus.
Final Tori
As the deal don near final stages, Arsenal fans dey already daydream say this go be the season wey dem finally lift Premier League. With Gyokeres goal record and physical presence, plus potential new signings, Arteta fit finally get the complete puzzle to break Liverpool dominance and bring trophy come North London.
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