Mikel Arteta believes £64m ($86m) striker Viktor Gyokeres is making progress at Arsenal ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League opener at Manchester United.
Arsenal finally ended their protracted search for a new striker by landing Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon in a £64 million deal, but Manchester United legend Paul Scholes isn't convinced that he is the right man to lead Mikel Arteta's attack. Scholes has raised doubts over how Gyokeres will fit into Arteta's system while suggesting he may not be the "clever" No.9 that the coach really wanted.
Mikel Arteta was optimistic about what is to come for Viktor Gyokeres after the new Arsenal striker made his debut in a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Pape Matar Sarr scored a stunner as Tottenham beat Arsenal 1-0 in an unsurprisingly fiery friendly that featured a late appearance from the Gunners' new striker, Viktor Gyokeres.
Viktor Gyokeres has revealed that his move to Arsenal was a straightforward decision, despite late interest from Manchester United. The £64 million ($85m) striker cited the Gunners' history and desire to sign him as key reasons for his choice. The Swede is now set to debut for Mikel Arteta's side in a derby clash against Tottenham on Thursday.
Arsenal supporters have emphatically welcomed Viktor Gyokeres to North London — and the numbers prove it. The Swedish striker's No.14 shirt has already smashed previous club sales records for a new signing, with early figures showing unprecedented levels of demand across both physical and online retail platforms.
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