December 17th 2024.
There has been a lot of talk about Viktor Gyokeres potentially joining Arsenal in the upcoming January transfer window. However, not everyone is convinced that he is the right fit for the team. Martin Keown, a former Arsenal player, expressed his concerns about Gyokeres' suitability for the club, citing his lack of speed as a potential issue.
Gyokeres has been making waves in European football with his impressive goal-scoring abilities at Sporting over the past year and a half. After his move from Coventry City for £16.5 million, he scored a remarkable 29 goals in 33 games, helping Sporting to win their 20th Primeira Liga title. This season, he has continued his impressive form, finding the back of the net 18 times in just 14 appearances, with Sporting currently leading the table.
His performances have not gone unnoticed, and many top clubs such as Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in signing him. Arsenal, too, have been linked with him as they search for attacking reinforcements in the upcoming transfer window.
However, Keown has doubts about Gyokeres' speed and whether he would be able to keep up with the pace of the Premier League. Speaking at an event in his hometown to promote his new book, Keown said, "The players at Arsenal need to start scoring goals quickly, or Mikel [Arteta] will have to dip into the transfer market." While he acknowledges Arsenal's need for a new striker, he believes that Gyokeres may not be the right fit for the team.
There were reports last month that Gyokeres preferred a move to Manchester United and was eager to reunite with his former manager Ruben Amorim. However, it seems that Sporting are resigned to losing him next summer and are open to selling him for a fee of £63 million. Gyokeres' current contract with Sporting runs until 2028.
So, the question remains, is Viktor Gyokeres the solution to Arsenal's attacking woes? Only time will tell. As for now, we can only wait and see if Arsenal will make a move for the Swedish striker or if he will end up at another top European club.
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