BREAKING NEWS : An England international and £84 million striker is signed by Arsenal:

Primary Target: Viktor Gyökeres
Key details: Arsenal have made Gyökeres their No. 1 striker target this summer. Sporting CP’s Sweden international boasts a release clause of €100 million (~£84–85 m)

Performance: He tallied 33 goals and 12 assists in 37 matches this past season for Sporting

Transfer talks: Arsenal have held agent discussions and are considered “in the driving seat” should they trigger his release clause
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Gyökeres is reportedly more open to Arsenal than Manchester United

Other £84 m-level Candidates
Hugo Ekitike (Frankfurt → former PSG): Emerging at Frankfurt with 22 goals last season, priced between £67–84 m
. Arsenal have held initial talks, but Sporting’s Gyökeres remains the priority .

Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig): Arsenal reportedly offered €100 m (~£84 m)—described as “very serious”—but Leipzig value him highly and he’s unproven at top level

Competitors & Alternative Plans
Close pursuit by Juventus and strong interest from Manchester United; also interest in Alexander Isak (£120–130 m) and Ivan Toney (£60–80 m) .

Arsenal paused Gyökeres pursuit amid stalled transfers but have returned focus after alternative targets faced resistance or high fees

What This Means for Arsenal
Ambition: Bringing in an elite striker is considered essential after consecutive runner-up finishes and goal droughts early in the season.

Financial muscle: Arsenal are willing to match top-tier release clauses and reshape their transfer strategy, led by sporting director Andrea Berta

Summary
Top candidate: Viktor Gyökeres – prolific, available at ~£84–85 m, player preference aligns with Arsenal.

Alternatives on radar: Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike – both priced similarly but less prioritized.

Outcome: Arsenal are strongly positioned to land Gyökeres and resolve their striker needs before pre-season ramps up.

What’s next?
Arsenal must officially trigger Gyökeres’s release clause and agree personal terms.

With the club pushing for a striker soon, expect formal offers by July—ahead of pre-season preparations.

Meanwhile, keep an eye on whether Barcelona, Man Utd, or Juventus step up with competing bids.

Let me know if you want a full comparison of Gyökeres vs. Sesko or Ekitike based on play style, stats, or fit within Arteta’s system!