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Arsenal transfer target Viktor Gyökeres continues to draw attention, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly among the top contenders to secure his signature. While the summer transfer window may have closed in early September, clubs are already preparing for another round of activity once the market reopens in January. Sporting Clube de Portugal managed to retain the Swedish goal machine, but his hefty €100 million (£84 million) price tag likely deterred several clubs from finalizing a deal during the summer window.
According to *Caught Offside*, Tottenham, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain are the three major clubs monitoring Gyökeres’ situation. Tottenham appears to be showing the strongest interest in the prolific forward, while Chelsea are reportedly keeping their options open. Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, remain admirers of Gyökeres but may only pursue a move if they decide to part ways with either Gonçalo Ramos or Randal Kolo Muani after this season.
Arsenal, long linked with Gyökeres during the summer transfer window, were left pondering what could have been had they triggered his release clause. The Swedish striker further showcased his talent with an impressive debut on the Champions League stage, scoring one of Sporting’s two goals in a 2-0 victory over Lille on Wednesday night.
Reflecting on his Champions League debut, Gyökeres said, “It’s fantastic. It was a dream of mine to play here, and I finally made that dream come true. It couldn’t have been better.”
While Arsenal were linked with a number of high-profile strikers, including Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, Al-Ahli’s new signing Ivan Toney, and Gyökeres himself, manager Mikel Arteta ultimately chose not to invest in a proven forward. The decision left many Arsenal fans wondering whether a more lethal striker could have bolstered their attacking prowess as they compete on multiple fronts this season.
Tottenham, meanwhile, opted to strengthen their frontline by acquiring Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth in a £65 million deal, making him their marquee signing of the summer. The addition of Solanke has added depth to Spurs’ attack, but the North London club continues to keep a close eye on Gyökeres as a potential long-term solution to their forward line.
Gyökeres has been nothing short of exceptional since joining Sporting from Coventry City in a £17 million (€20 million) move last year. The Swedish striker has racked up an astounding 52 goals and 18 assists in 57 appearances for the Portuguese side, cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s most prolific goal scorers. His remarkable form has continued this season, with Gyökeres already finding the net eight times in just five league games.
As the January transfer window approaches, the competition for Gyökeres’ signature is expected to heat up. Tottenham’s keen interest, alongside potential moves from Chelsea and PSG, suggests that a bidding war may be on the horizon. Whether Sporting can continue to hold onto their prized asset or whether Gyökeres will make a big-money move to one of Europe’s top leagues remains to be seen, but his name will certainly be at the forefront of transfer discussions in the coming months.