Over the past two seasons, Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres has established himself as one of the most prolific centre-forwards in European football. After another dominant campaign in Portugal, it was widely expected that the Swedish international would secure a major move this summer.
Gyökeres’ numbers in the 2024–25 Primeira Liga are undeniably impressive:
Appearances: 33
Goals: 39
Assists: 7
Non-penalty goals: 27
Shots per 90: 4.08
Expected goals per 90: 0.99
Non-penalty xG per 90: 0.69
Key passes per 90: 1.96
Expected assists per 90: 0.22
These figures only reinforced the belief among many Arsenal supporters that Gyökeres was destined for the Emirates, and for a time the deal seemed within reach.
Arsenal’s Shift Towards Šeško Could Benefit Liverpool
However, in recent weeks, Arsenal’s interest appears to have cooled. Reports suggest that Mikel Arteta and the recruitment team are now focusing their attention on Benjamin Šeško. While Šeško is a highly rated prospect with a high ceiling, the move would come with more risk. He is still developing and has not yet delivered a season comparable to Gyökeres’ recent output.
This change in direction has not gone unnoticed. With Arsenal stepping back, Liverpool have emerged as the new frontrunners to sign the Sporting striker. According to Bet365, the Reds are now odds-on favourites to secure his signature, with current odds sitting at 3/1. Arsenal, previously considered strong contenders, are now priced at 7/2.
Liverpool are understood to be prioritising the addition of a top-tier striker this summer, and Gyökeres fits the mould being clinical, physical, and proven.
Will Arsenal Regret Passing on a Proven Goal Scorer?
While Arsenal’s interest in Šeško is understandable, some fans remain uneasy. The RB Leipzig striker, though promising, has yet to establish himself as a consistent, elite-level finisher. By contrast, Gyökeres has delivered back-to-back seasons of outstanding goal contributions and would arguably offer a more immediate solution to Arsenal’s striker problem. The Benjamin Šeško and Viktor Gyökeres Dilemma.
If Liverpool succeed in signing Gyökeres and he thrives at Anfield, it is not difficult to imagine Gunners fans questioning whether the club let the ideal forward slip through their fingers.
Ultimately, only one striker is likely to arrive at Arsenal this summer. Whether it is Šeško or Gyökeres, the choice will define the club’s direction, and potentially shape their title chances for seasons to come.
Daniel O
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I have interacted with many arsenal supporters here in Uganda but most of them seem to be talking Gyokeres over Sesko. Infact Gyokeres is an ideal striker that arsenal needs as of now
Arsenal will probably sign Sesko because he fits our playing style more; Gyokeres is more of a counterattacking striker. My only worry is that we will play Havertz ahead of Sesko, which didn’t exactly work.
My worry is, we will play Sesko ( if he comes ) and fiddle with the team to fit in Haverz. Like Arteta did last season to start, playing Partey at inverted RB to get Haverz in. It didn’t work, any of it.
And start Sesko as well.
It’s true, Gyokeres fits in much better in Liverpools counter attacking side, rather than Arsenals possession football. Salah and Gyokeres are the best counter attacking players around at the moment, so Gyokeres is going to do very well there.
I think Havertz is very suited to inverted left wing, and will have a good season next season – 15 to 20 goals. Whenever Sesko or Odegaard are out or rested, Havertz will play their position, and exceed expectations, because expectations on him now different.
Okay. So only now is Gyokeres bookies favourites to sign for Liverpool? Only now everyone realises Gyokeres is going to sign for Liverpool?
After i have been telling you this for weeks.
Not only is he signing for Liverpool, he will do so in just a few hours – so if you want to get your “you talking rubbish, Moon” posts in, post them quick.
Your talking rubbish moon lol
Won’t be done In the next few hours
I think the striker we sign should be right-footed. Most of our creativity comes from Saka’s wing, so a left-footer has to let the ball come across his body to use his strong foot, and we already have a left-footer in Havertz