Arsenal, Gyokeres
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The unorthodox story of Arsenal’s new recruit includes overcoming doubters, a shift in mentality and tennis tantrums.
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 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.
With Viktor Gyökeres reportedly on his way to England, the Swedish hitman may fancy going down a similar route to Palmer. His ‘mask’ celebration has become a crucial part of the player’s brand, and it’s easy to imagine t-shirts sold on Etsy or eBay with a silhouette or graphic design of Gyökeres’s mask at the front and centre.
ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and there are some huge deals are in the pipeline! The Viktor Gyokeres saga has come to a close, as the Gunners have ANNOUNCED the
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Goncalo Inacio pulled one back for the hosts early in the second half, but Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard struck to secure a resounding 5-1 win over the Portuguese giants. “You were very solid defensively, it was hard to create chances,” Gyokeres admitted.
Arsenal have officially unveiled new signing Viktor Gyökeres before their friendly with Newcastle on Sunday.The Sweden international signed for the Gunners on Saturday evening, ending a longstanding
Dalibor Savic, who coached Gyokeres at his first club in Sweden, Brommapojkarna, had no doubts the forward would become a huge success, given his determination and focus to make the most of every opportunity.