Troy Deeney has expressed doubts about Viktor Gyokeres’s finishing ability, despite the Swedish striker being a target for Arsenal. Gyokeres has been in superb form for Sporting Club, solidifying his place among the best strikers in Europe. His goal-scoring consistency has been impressive, making him a standout player on the continent.
Sporting Club has managed to keep hold of him so far, but it will be a challenge for the Portuguese club to retain him at the end of this season, especially given the growing interest from top clubs, including Arsenal. The Gunners have been monitoring Gyokeres for some time, and with Alexander Isak seemingly out of reach, Arsenal believes he could be an ideal addition to their squad.
Gyokeres has been prolific this season, scoring 30 goals in 26 league games. He also notched 29 goals and 10 assists in 33 league matches last term, highlighting his incredible consistency and goal-scoring ability. His performances have undoubtedly placed him among the finest goal-scorers in world football.
However, Deeney is not entirely convinced by Gyokeres’s finishing. Speaking to TalkSport, the former footballer said:
“You know when you say something the clip is going to come back in six months.
“I genuinely think he’s a good footballer, he works really hard, all of that.
“But I don’t think he’s a natural finisher.
“And again, everyone is going to pull up his goal record, I get that.”
While Deeney’s opinion may seem surprising given Gyokeres’s impressive goal tally, it is important to consider that the striker’s finishing may still be a point of contention for some observers. Regardless, Gyokeres’s goal-scoring record speaks for itself, and he remains a viable solution to Arsenal’s striker concerns, potentially offering a much-needed boost to their attacking options.
Gyokeres’s remarkable consistency in front of the goal could make him a valuable asset to Arsenal, despite any concerns over his finishing ability and it is expected that new sporting director Andrea Berta will make a concerted effort to land the striker in the summer.
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Arsenal needs 2 strikers who can play across the forward line for squad rotation to avoid many injuries. Gyokeres is perfect. He is consistent both locally and in the international scene
Is Troy Deeney the new Sporting Director? I thought the official notice from the club said it is Andrea Berta.
He didn’t say anything that bad to be fair
Hard to believe Deeney actually has the cojo..s to comment on Arsenal related topics. He’s such a fan favourite 💩
Deeney is one of the few pundits I have time for, along with Danny Murphy. Both speak a lot of sense and without sensationalism and a personal agenda. However, it’s still one persons opinion.
I suppose I just remember him for the things he said about us when he was a player. Hard to believe he is now being sensible and no longer has an agenda.
What did he say that wasn’t true ?
Nothing Dan. You’re right. Go away.
So you remember he said things but
he said nothing ?
I do not want to argue or debate, or share any opinions or ideas about any topic with you. Go away.
” I do not want to argue or debate, or share any opinions or ideas about any topic with you’
Why post on an Arsenal opinion site lol
Not that I need to justify it to you, I like to share opinions and ideas with other commenters who are more interested in the topic than somehow proving they are right no matter how long they have to argue or “debate”.
A bit deep dude
I simply asked what he said ?
How was I meant to know you didn’t want to answer lol
I never want to answer you Dan or post a comment to your articles unless by mistake. Now you explicitly know.
Okay lol
BB
I was surprised by TD. He is a far better pundit than I ever expected.
I think Deeney talks a lot of sense on TalkSport, he’s one of the more intelligent and interesting pundits, in my opinion, but I don’t happen to agree with his comments on Gyokeres. It’s all a matter of opinions.
“I genuinely think he’s a good footballer, he works really hard, all of that.
“But I don’t think he’s a natural finisher.
“And again, everyone is going to pull up his goal record, I get that.”
Deeny just spoke but made no point.
It is either his dislike of Gyokeres or ……
What makes one a “natural finisher”?
Perhaps he’s the difference between what we have and the likes of Kane and Haaland
Troy Deeny was not a natural finisher…. that, I can agree.
But 85 goals and 26 assists in 92 appearances across all competitions… That is a NATURAL FINISHER if you ask me. He even surpasses the great Fernando Peyroteo in his first 2 seasons at Lisbon.
Ronaldo Christiano scored 4 in 25 games for the same club.
He will replicate his goal scoring abilities when put in the midst of better players at the Arsenal.
Gyokeres is a begging opportunity to be capitalized on by Arsenal Fc. He can easily become our Salah/Mbappe et al.
We must be having regrets for not tapping into him when at Coventry. It would be more painful to miss the second chance.
a ‘natural finisher’ is what JA fans call out for, TD view is Gyokeres is not a ‘natural finisher’ – and JD probably a better judge of that than anyone on JA
“But I don’t think he’s a natural finisher.
“And again, everyone is going to pull up his goal record, I get that.”
Most definitely.
If he’s not a natural finisher how is he raking in all that numbers?
ever watched Gyokeres over a full 90 minutes? or several full 90 minutes? no I thought not, just reading reports and stats with no context – unlike Troy Deeney who played the game as a striker
There are gas to be a question mark against Gyokeres, simply because he is playing in Portugal, which is not on the same level as Germany, Spain or Italy. That doesn’t mean he couldn’t deliver, but it’s a concern IMO.