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Over the last three seasons, the Premier League champs have had an attacker score an average of 30 league goals
Viktor Gyokeres’ mentality and desire have been the keys to his incredible success, according to one of his former coaches.The Swedish striker completed his long-awaited transfer to Arsenal earlier
Now that Viktor Gyokeres has officially signed for Arsenal, the question has moved on to whether he will be a success with the Gunners. His goal record speaks for itself at Sporting, with the forward scoring 97 goals in 102 appearances and providing 26 assists during his time in Portugal.
Manchester United have asked Ruben Amorim for his thoughts on two strikers after Viktor Gyokeres finally completed his move to Arsenal. Gyokeres was believed to be Amorim’s first-choice target for the No. 9 position but the Sweden international rejected United in favour of a move to the Emirates Stadium.
Viktor Gyokeres was presented by Arsenal in Singapore before the 3-2 win against Newcastle, but it was Kai Havertz who stole the show in the opening 45 minutes. The Germany international grabbed two assists in the space of just two minutes to put Arsenal 2-1 up against the Magpies, showing real inventiveness to create space in congested areas.
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After months of speculation, the club have agreed a €63.5m fixed fee with a further €10m in add-ons for Sporting CP's free-scoring striker
Viktor Gyökeres is Arsenal’s sixth signing of the summer, but there is still work to be done in the transfer market.
Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres. The Premier League side will pay an initial €63.5million (£54.8m; $74.2m) plus €10m in add-ons. Gyokeres has been given permission to travel by Sporting and is expected to undergo his Arsenal medical on Saturday.