Arsenal Sets Two-Week Deadline for Viktor Gyokeres Transfer Amid Striker Hunt

Arsenal are actively pursuing striker reinforcements this summer, with Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP emerging as their primary target amid competition from other forwards like Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins. Manager Mikel Arteta has set a tight deadline of less than two weeks to finalize a deal for Gyokeres or find an alternative before the pre-season Asian tour begins on July 19, emphasizing the urgency to strengthen their attack. While personal terms with Gyokeres have reportedly been agreed, negotiations with Sporting over a transfer fee near £69 million are ongoing, with Sporting's president indicating the club is not under pressure to sell but is open to reasonable offers. Arsenal are also linked with other transfer targets including Valencia's Cristhian Mosquera, Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, and Brentford's Christian Norgaard, with medicals planned for some signings. Despite the focus on striker acquisitions, Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta faces the challenge of closing multiple deals before pre-season, with the club also showing interest in Chelsea's Noni Madueke. The transfer window remains active as Arsenal looks to narrow the gap with league champions Liverpool, having finished 10 points behind last season.