Goalscoring is Gyokeres’ most obvious attribute, and there is no doubt he has been a goal machine in Portugal. His 39 goals ranked as the most in Europe’s top 10 leagues last season, and he scored at least eight more than any other player. It put him in an elite group – the only other players in the past 20 …
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Inside Viktor Gyokeres’ transfer to Arsenal: Tough negotiating, Berta’s role and why Sesko interest cooled
When the white smoke emerged from Arsenal’s transfer conclave, it spelt out the name of Viktor Gyokeres. Heading into the window, manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta saw the No 9 position as the north London club’s most critical piece of business. After months of speculation over Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko, Ollie Watkins and others, Arsenal’s wait for a …
Read More »Gyokeres: I can’t wait to score in Arsenal colours | Interview | News
Despite scoring 97 goals for Sporting Lisbon over the past two seasons, Viktor Gyokeres admits he cannot wait to experience the feeling of hitting the back of the net in Arsenal colours. The Swedish striker has arrived from the Portuguese giants having fired them to two league titles and a domestic cup, proving himself to be one of European football’s …
Read More »Viktor Gyökeres signs for Arsenal | News
We are delighted to announce that Sweden international Viktor Gyökeres has signed for us on a long-term contract. The 27-year-old striker arrives from Sporting Lisbon, where he scored an incredible 97 goals in 102 appearances. During his two seasons with Sporting, Viktor helped the team win back-to-back Primeira Liga titles, a national cup, and was the league’s top scorer in …
Read More »Ohio police officers ambushed by gunman with an ‘arsenal of weapons’
Three police officers were shot in Northern Ohio on Wednesday in what law enforcement officials are calling an ambush. Two of the officers had just bought lunch and were eating it together while parked in their respective patrol vehicles at the end of River Bend Drive in the city of Lorain when a suspect began shooting at them from another …
Read More »Ohio police officers ambushed by gunman with an ‘arsenal of weapons’
Three police officers were shot in Northern Ohio on Wednesday in what law enforcement officials are calling an ambush. Two of the officers had just bought lunch and were eating it together while parked in their respective patrol vehicles at the end of River Bend Drive in the city of Lorain when a suspect began shooting at them from another …
Read More »Arsenal transfer news: Cristhian Mosquera signs from Valencia
Arsenal say they have secured “one of the strongest young defenders in European football” after completing the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia for an initial fee in the region of 15m euros (£13m). The 21-year-old has joined the Gunners on a five-year contract, which has an option for a further 12 months. Mosquera can play at both centre-back and …
Read More »Arsenal: Declan Rice says Noni Madueke will shock fans
Arsenal have been active in the transfer market and have completed deals for Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga, with Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres expected to follow shortly. Rice finished the season playing for Arsenal as a more advanced number eight and, with the signings of Norgaard and Zubimendi, it is expected that is where he will continue …
Read More »Highlights: Arsenal 1-0 AC Milan | News
We kicked off pre-season on a victorious note in Singapore on Wednesday, as Bukayo Saka netted the only goal of a 1-0 win over AC Milan. A dominant performance in testing conditions was rewarded early in the second half, as Saka steered home Jakub Kiwior’s pinpoint delivery into the box. Mikel Arteta also granted minutes to numerous promising Academy youngsters …
Read More »Arteta praises 15-year-old pair as Arsenal beat Milan
Mikel Arteta said the performances of 15-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon were “incredible” as Arsenal beat AC Milan 1-0 in their opening pre-season game in Singapore. Summer signings Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga also played their first match for their new club in front of supporters. Bukayo Saka scored the only goal with a close-range finish from …
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