Viktor Gyokeres put Manchester City to the sword as Sporting CP pulled off a shock 4-1 Champions League victory on Tuesday evening.
Meanwhile, whilst Mikel Arteta’s full focus will be on Arsenal’s own upcoming Champions League encounter with Inter Milan, the Spanish coach will be aware of Viktor Gyokeres’ exploits.
The Swedish striker netted a hat-trick against Pep Guardiola’s reigning Premier League champions, dinking a finish over Ederson to get himself up and running on the night before beating the Brazilian goalkeeper twice more from the penalty spot.
Arsenal have been credited with an interest in signing Gyokeres, and the Sporting CP star put on a real showcase of just why he is in such high demand against Manchester City.
Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres shines as Sporting CP destroy Man City
Gyokeres has played in England before, having previously represented Swansea City and Coventry City in the Championship. He is yet to test himself in the Premier League.
The 26-year-old has now proven that he can be devastating up against the best that the top flight in English football has to offer, though.
Arsenal know that Gyokeres is available for £86 million, and would be wise to do all they can to secure his services. Sealing his signature in the upcoming January transfer window could be enough to push the Gunners on to Premier League title glory.
Arsenal have lacked a prolific striker for a long time. Gyokeres may well be the solution to this issue which has dogged Arteta relentlessly in recent seasons.
Gyokeres demonstrated all the attributes required to be a dominant force in the Premier League in his display against Manchester City, as he showcased his pace, power, intelligent movement, and composed finishing.
Arsenal fans plead for Viktor Gyokeres signing
Arsenal fans on X are certainly convinced that Gyokeres is the man needed to take the North London club to the next level, having now seen him tear Manchester City apart in the Champions League.
One said: “I speak for everyone when I say Viktor Gyokeres is the only striker we want at the Emirates, right?”
Another stated: “The price of Gyokeres has increased by about £25m in two games. Madness.”
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