Former Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar is confident that Viktor Gyökeres will continue his incredible goalscoring form once he completes his move to North London.
Following a long-running transfer saga, Arsenal finally reached a breakthrough this week. It is understood that a full agreement is now in place to bring the Swedish striker to the Emirates Stadium. Barring any late complications, the 26-year-old is set to become an Arsenal player.
Gyökeres has enjoyed a prolific spell in Portugal, scoring over 90 goals across two seasons. Still, there are understandable concerns about how his output will translate to the Premier League. According to his former mentor, however, the striker is ready for the challenge.
Limpar: “He’s a goalscoring machine”
Limpar, who played for Arsenal in the 1990s and worked with a young Gyökeres at Swedish side Brommapojkarna, believes the Gunners are getting a complete professional.
“I know that pretty much all the Arsenal players are top professionals,” he told fotbolldirekt.se. “I’ve been to the training ground, spoken to Arteta. He’s Mr 100 percent professional. And that’s what you get from Viktor.”
“He’s such a prospect when it comes to looking after himself, no scandals, he is a hell of a player. He’s a No.9 and can sniff a goal chance. He’s going to be the perfect icing on the cake at Arsenal.
“And I don’t have to look down on Havertz or Jesus. But bringing in Viktor at this moment, at his best age and form, he’s a goalscoring machine. With all the supply from the wings and from Odegaard, he’s going to score 25 goals.”
Arsenal’s moment to strike?
Gyökeres, formerly of Coventry City, is known for his explosive pace, lethal finishing and relentless hunger for goals. His arrival could give Arsenal the final edge needed to push them over the line in the title race.
After three consecutive second-place finishes and a heavy summer of investment, adding Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Noni Madueke, it feels like a defining moment.
So coming back to Gyökeres, what are the chances of him hitting 25 or more goals in his debut Premier League campaign? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Benjamin Kenneth
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Well confirmed on Sky Sports a few minutes ago, deal done and Gyokeres flying to London to finalize everything, do medical etc.
Welcome to the Gooners!
In London tomorrow then off to Singapore to join up with the squad, welcome to The Arsenal, Gyökeres.
I think opinions like this put unnecessary pressure on Gyokeres. It shouldn’t matter how many he scores as long as he contributes and we win the league.
Realistically, we should not be expecting the same numbers he’s been bagging in Portugal- it’s the Prem! For one, he won’t be getting the same amount of penalties and Saka might still be our designated penalty taker anyway.
Secondly, I think Gyokeres will be sharing minutes with Havertz next season. That means less time to accumulate the numbers as opposed to someone who plays 90 minutes for 38 matches like Haaland or Salah.
For what it’s worth, I think 15 non penalty goals in the Prem would be a good return for Gyokeres in his first season. I’d be looking for similar-ish numbers from Saka and Havertz. Martinelli,Odegaard,Rice, Trossard and Madueke should all be aiming for 10. Norgaard,Merino,Big Gabi, and Nwaneri also have goals in them.
@oyango
Very good comment from you 👍
The hope on Gykores is too much as arsenal websites is full of his intended signing .
I think this is going to take a toll.on him going by the hype and expectation . Even Ronaldo going to Saudi Arabi there didn’t take this long .
I think it’s better we take Sesko otherwise Gykores might be a flop dye to pressure and going by the high expectation from fans .
I wish him well
What do you mean its better we take Sesko?