Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Viktor Gyokeres transfer, William Saliba record and Bryan Mbeumo.
Martin Keown and Rio Ferdinand decide on Viktor Gyokeres transfer
Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres in the transfer market as their search for a new centre-forward continues.
The Gunners had an up close and personal look at the striker in midweek during the Champions League, taking on Sporting CP in the competition.
Before the 5-1 thrashing in Portugal, former players Martin Keown and Rio Ferdinand discussed likely destinations for Gyokeres, with a surprising outcome.
Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand said: “If he [Gyokeres] wants to win, he goes to Manchester United – no I’m joking…I think the key point is that he knows the manager and that transition to another league, to go with someone that knows your game perfectly and actually will be able to get the best out of you.
“He’s proved he can do that somewhere else and you’re going to go somewhere where you’re rebuilding and you can be the star of that process with him and I think that he’ll be licking his lips at something like that.”
Keown chipped in, adding: “If you think at the moment, he’s playing his best football at the club where this guy took him, he’s gone now. So you wonder if he’s going to be able to retain that and if he can’t certainly he’ll be looking to go and join him at Manchester United.”
Read more on Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal, here.
Arsenal showing interest in Bryan Mbeumo transfer
Arsenal continue to search the transfer market ahead of a potentially busy January window, with plenty of options available.
One of those includes Bryan Mbeumo, the Brentford star who has impressed in recent years and seems set to continue at the highest level.
Sources close to Arsenal Insider have informed us that Arsenal are eyeing a potential swoop for the winger, who has stood out to the side.
It’s believed that Mbeumo is rated at £50million, though it’s unclear if the Gunners will make a concrete bid for the star.
Read more on Bryan Mbeumo to Arsenal, here.
William Saliba joins Arsenal history books
Arsenal star William Saliba made history on Tuesday night when he featured for the side against Sporting CP in the Champions League.
The defender played his part in the Gunners winning 5-1 in Portugal, giving the side a decent chance of a top-eight finish in the competition.
With that in mind, Saliba made his 100th competitive appearance for Arsenal, recording his 65th win in red.
It was the sixth-most wins of any player for the Gunners to hit that landmark for the side, underlining his importance to the side.
Read more on William Saliba’s Arsenal stats, here.
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