Arsenal’s decision not to add a striker during the last transfer window already looks questionable.
With Gabriel Jesus injured and Kai Havertz potentially needed in midfield to cover for Martin Ødegaard, Arsenal is left without a natural number nine.
This is far from the start Mikel Arteta would have envisioned, and the Gunners’ manager is now left searching for solutions.
The good news is that the transfer window reopens in January, giving Arsenal a chance to strengthen their squad.
Several strikers were linked to the club in the summer, with one of the most prominent being Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Clube de Portugal.
Despite being on their radar, Arsenal never seriously pursued the Swedish striker, and he has since been in incredible form for both club and country, which could reignite the Gunners’ interest in January.
However, according to a report from Football Insider, Sporting is unlikely to entertain offers for Gyökeres mid-season. The Portuguese club expects him to stay until the end of the season, meaning Arsenal’s January approach will likely be rejected.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Clubs don’t sell their best players in January, so this is not a surprise, and we might be forced to wait or sign another striker.
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I think we should have signed a striker in the ten-week window, but we didn’t.
As the article says, it’s pretty unlikely that Sporting or any other club will sell a top striker in January though. Many clubs will still be involved in some sort of title/relegation battle and/or European qualification and/or cup competition(s) so why would they sell then?
I fear that the moment has probably past until we can get to the window next summer.
Unless they see a need and the right striker becomes available for what they consider the right price Edu & MA likely will not go for one next summer either.
yes only way is realease clause, and i dont that will happen..
True, assuming that he wants to join Arsenal of course. There may be other interested parties.
Sesko was the top striker, and no he will not be coming to Arsenal in January