Viktor Gyokeres Breaks Arsenal Shirt Sales Record Days After £64m Transfer

Viktor Gyokeres has broken Arsenal's all-time shirt sales record shortly after his high-profile transfer from Sporting CP for €63.5 million. Demand for his No.14 shirt has surpassed that of recent star players like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Martin Ødegaard, fueled in part by a free name and number printing promotion that caused the club's online store to briefly crash. Gyokeres chose the iconic No.14, famously worn by Thierry Henry, since his preferred No.9 is taken by Gabriel Jesus, further exciting fans eager for a new goal-scoring leader. He was warmly received during his unveiling at the Singapore National Stadium ahead of Arsenal's pre-season matches in Asia. Manager Mikel Arteta and teammates have expressed strong enthusiasm about his arrival, seeing him as a quick, powerful striker with a clinical edge. This signing ends Arsenal's long search for a traditional center-forward, and the overwhelming fan response indicates Gyokeres could become a new fan favorite if he performs on the pitch.