Gunners determined to sign new striker
Arteta's squad has very few areas of weakness, but the manager is arguably lacking an out-and-out striker, with the injured Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus his only real options at present, and it is looking increasingly likely they bring in a new forward this summer.
An enquiry has been made over Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, with the Frenchman in line to exit Stamford Bridge this summer, given that his game time has been limited this season, while RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and Lille's Jonathan David are also among the targets.
However, it was recently revealed that Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres is the Gunners' top target for the summer transfer window, with talks being opened to seal an early deal for the striker, who has an £86m release clause in his contract.
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Sporting aren't expected to demand the full amount, however, and a report from Spain has now revealed that Arsenal are now willing to launch a stunning €80m (£69m) offer for Gyokeres this summer.
The marksman has been prolific in front of goal this season, while he has also impressed with his ability to link-up play, which means he is now viewed as the ideal addition to Arteta's attack.
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Arteta has been left impressed by the Sweden international's performances for Sporting this season, and he is now the top target for the summer transfer window, although there may be fierce competition for the 26-year-old's signature, as he is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe.
Gyokeres could be "better version of Haaland"
Evidently, a striker's main job is to score goals, and the Swedish forward has been incredibly prolific for Sporting this season, scoring a remarkable 48 goals in 47 games, while also chipping in with 12 assists.
Such is the Sporting star's ability to score goals, he has been compared to some of Europe's top strikers, with Rafael van der Vaart even claiming he's a "better version of Haaland".
It is probably a little early to say the former Coventry City man has eclipsed the Manchester City star, but his performances this season indicate he is definitely ready for a move to a top club this summer.
The only doubt over the signing of Gyokeres will be the fact he is unproven in a major league, but there are clear signs he would be able to make the step-up, and he could be the out-and-out striker that Arsenal need to help them finally get over the line and win the Premier League title.
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