MANCHESTER — Arsenal’s new star striker Viktor Gyokeres had a debut to forget, but his manager Mikel Arteta and star winger Bukayo Saka have given plenty of positives around his performance and his potential. MORE — 3 things we learned Gyokeres touched the ball just 22 times in his 60 minutes on the pitch during Sunday’s 1-0 win at Manchester …
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The signing of Gyokeres was one of the longest running transfers of the summer and it was held up in the final week while Arsenal and Sporting negotiated over the add-ons to the transfer fee. Sporting’s club president Frederico Varandas also said that Gyokeres faced disciplinary action after failing to report for training, while every stage of the deal created …
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New Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was introduced to the crowd in Singapore while 15-year-old Max Dowman once again impressed as the Gunners beat Newcastle 3-2 in pre-season. Gyokeres completed a move worth up to £64m to the Gunners from Sporting on Saturday and waved to fans from the pitch before kick-off. However, the Arsenal fans inside the National Stadium did …
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The former Brighton and Coventry striker has scored 97 goals in 102 matches and contributed 26 assists during his two seasons in Portugal to help Sporting claim two league titles. Gyokeres returns to England on the back of a season in which he scored 54 goals in 52 games, including in the final of the Portuguese Cup as Sporting defeated …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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When it comes to a marquee striker signing, what could possibly be better than a tall, handsome Swede with a devastating knack for goals? But enough about Alexander Isak already. Viktor Gyokeres may not have been Mikel Arteta’s perfect profile to bring a bolder, sharpened focus to Arsenal’s front line, but he has emerged, doggedly and determinedly, over the summer …
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Arsenal’s pursuit of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has hit an impasse, with discussions over the transfer structure reaching a frustrating deadlock. Talks with Sporting Lisbon have made little headway in recent days, resulting in growing despondency among those closest to the player. Gyokeres desperately wants a transfer to Arsenal Sporting remain firm on their demands Gyokeres’ father going through an …
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Arsenal expect to reach a full agreement with Sporting inside the next 24 hours for the 73.5m euros (£63.5m) signing of Viktor Gyokeres. Sources have told BBC Sport that a club-to-club deal for the Sweden forward is now in place with just minor details left to resolve. All parties are working towards the signing being completed in time for Gyokeres …
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