Arsenal Pursues Multiple Striker Targets amid Gyokeres Transfer Impasse

Arsenal are actively seeking to bolster their attacking options this summer after finishing as Premier League runners-up for the third consecutive season. Their primary target has been Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has impressed with 97 goals in 102 games since 2023, but negotiations have stalled due to Sporting's high asking price and a dispute over transfer terms. Consequently, Arsenal have shifted their focus to other strikers, including RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, who has scored 21 goals in 45 appearances, and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins, a proven Premier League scorer with 87 goals in 223 games. Watkins, who was previously left out of key matches for Villa and expressed frustration about his playing time, has become a realistic alternative especially as Arsenal's initial bids for Gyokeres were rejected. Meanwhile, Manchester United have ended their pursuit of Gyokeres and are now targeting Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, though they face challenges including wage demands and competition from Saudi clubs. Arsenal’s urgency to strengthen their frontline is underscored by injuries to key forwards and fan pressure, with the club also reportedly monitoring other potential signings like Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.