Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP in the course of the Portuguese Cup match in opposition to Amarante. (Picture by Gualter Fatia/Getty Photos)
It seems that Arsenal have determined in opposition to signing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, and have turned their attentions to Mateo Retegui who PSG additionally seem to covet.
Forward of the January switch window, Mikel Arteta will probably be pondering the chances as his Gunners aspect look to search out runaway Premier League leaders, Liverpool.
Arsenal have wanted an out an out striker for some time now, and Viktor Gyokeres is actually a participant that may match the invoice. He already has 27 targets this season per transfermarkt.
Viktor Gyokeres received’t be becoming a member of Arsenal
Nevertheless, the North Londoners have apparently held talks with one other striker, while Newcastle need Gyokeres to switch Alexander Isak.
Calciomercato additionally report through X that Atalanta’s sensible 25-year-old, Mateo Retegui, is an individual of curiosity for each Arsenal and Ligue Un giants, Paris Saint-Germain.
Mateo Retegui of Atalanta reacts at full-time following the group’s defeat within the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Part match in opposition to Actual Madrid. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
It’s understood that Arsenal had been in attendance for Atalanta’s 6-1 Champions League hammering of Younger Boys, a match the place Retegui scored twice.
The Italian has 14 targets to his identify in all competitions in 24/25, and 12 have are available Serie A making him the present prime scorer (BBC Sport).
Provided that Atalanta themselves are additionally having fun with a classic season – they’re prime of the Italian top-flight per BBC Sport – it’s uncertain that they’d admire a transfer for one in every of their star gamers.
Mateo Retegui has changed Viktor Gyokeres in Arsenal’s affections
The Argentinian actually appears to be having fun with himself in Bergamo too, and on condition that he solely joined the group in August, transferring on once more on the finish of the present marketing campaign would certainly be too quickly for all involved.
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That mentioned, cash continues to speak in soccer circles, and if Arsenal had been to supply the correct amount, it will go away the board at La Dea with a giant resolution to make.
For now the whole lot stays quiet on that entrance however with issues transferring so shortly, it wouldn’t be a shock to see the established order altering in the end.