Andrea Berta, Sporting Director of Arsenal, appears on from the stands. (Picture by Justin Setterfield/Getty Pictures)
Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a transfer to Arsenal through the summer time switch window, and it is going to be fascinating to see if they’ll get the deal throughout the road.
The participant has been linked with Italian membership Juventus as nicely, however the Serie A giants will be unable to compete with Arsenal within the race financially.
Alfredo Pedulla has revealed on the Italian Soccer Podcast: “Arsenal’s first selection is Gyokeres. I do know that Andrea Berta, Arsenal’s new sporting director has Gyokeres in his head greater than Sesko. Gyokeres is preferred greater than Sesko. Possibly in the long run they may signal Sesko, however their goal, their precedence is Gyokeres.”
Confusion over asking value
The Swedish Worldwide striker was initially valued at €100 million, and there have been rumours that he may very well be signed for much less. Apparently, the participant’s agent is on a collision course with the Portuguese membership relating to the participant’s valuation.
Gyokeres’ agent feels that the membership promised to promote him for a extra affordable price, however the Sporting CP president is now denying making such assurances. It stays to be seen how the scenario develops.
Arsenal want Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal might be hoping to signal him for an affordable amount of cash. Spending €100 million on the 27-year-old striker doesn’t make any sense, and Benjamin Sesko could be a less expensive different.
Arsenal are in determined want of a dependable finisher. The 27-year-old has scored 54 targets final season, and there’s no doubt that he’s a world-class participant, however they won’t wish to overpay for him.
It is going to be fascinating to see if the participant and his agent can persuade Sporting CP to just accept an affordable supply within the coming weeks. Arsenal might be hoping to win the league title subsequent season, and so they should signal top-quality gamers. The Swedish Worldwide might rework them.
