Viktor Gyökeres has barely spent a week with the Arsenal first team but is already making a strong impression, with backroom staff reportedly ‘blown away’ by his performances in training.
Arsenal’s pursuit of the Swedish striker was long and complex, but after navigating a challenging negotiation process, the Gunners secured their man. The deal was officially confirmed just over a week ago, on Saturday, 26th July.
Since then, Gyökeres, who scored 97 goals across two seasons for Sporting, has had only a handful of sessions with the squad. Nonetheless, he made his non-competitive debut in Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham in Hong Kong. Despite limited time, early signs suggest Arsenal may have landed a serious talent.
Coaches impressed by physical condition and mindset
According to an exclusive report by TBR Football, Arsenal staff have been hugely impressed by the 27-year-old’s condition and readiness.
Chief correspondent Graeme Bailey revealed: “One word, ‘wow’ – that is the response I have had from inside the Arsenal camp when I asked about Gyökeres.
“Although he has just turned up, I am told that he could play tomorrow if the Premier League started – he is ready.
“Gyökeres made it clear through the process that he is ready, and my word, he has blown coaches and teammates away already. Arsenal are not getting carried away, but his professionalism is shining through already. Arsenal really do think they have landed a good one.”
Encouraging signs as the new season approaches.
From Portugal to The Prem
The Sweden international was a revelation in Portugal, but fans remain cautiously optimistic as he makes the leap to Premier League level. His physical readiness, however, will come as welcome news, especially given that he did not feature in early pre-season due to his dispute with Sporting. His last competitive match was in May.
With just under two weeks to go before the season opener, Arsenal will hope Gyökeres is match-ready to lead the line in what promises to be a demanding campaign.
What do you think, Gooners? Are you excited by what you’ve seen so far?
Benjamin Kenneth
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I hope/think Gyokeres will be a success at Arsenal, but I wish he’d stop covering his mouth with his hands the way he does in the official publicity photos.
The first time I saw it I thought he’d left some false teeth out. Now, inevitably, fans are replicating it as can be seen from the photo at the top of the article. Arrragh!
Yep it’s very cringe and Ben some of our players have been doing it ,I won’t name names .
Seen *
His mental readiness and attitude will profit us. But the fans should be patient with his inevitable adaptation process
It’s spreading like a virus. Players and fans.
60,000 at The Emirates doing it – doesn’t bear thinking about.
I am doing it right now actually, whilst taking selfies to ensure I get it right for each time he scores. Would be embarrassment to do it wrong.
Is it a Viking thing? on another blog site they said gyokeres is descended from Ragnar Lothbrok, have you heard that too?
well his celebration, Batman
It’s not easy getting the thumbs right. Takes practice.
“Are you excited by what you’ve seen so far?”
Hardly, if you’re talking about the team, it’s been same old, same old, but if you mean about Gyökeres then yes, but we’ve only seen him come on and have two touches. Hopefully he can translate his form in Portugal to the PL.
Looks like he needs to lose some timber ,in that cameo appearance it looked like he had a turning circle of an oil tanker ,hopefully he gets match fit before beginning of season cause I don’t wanna see Havertz leading the line ,and the same dull tactics .
Can I just say that it was today back in 1999, that Arsenal signed the legendary number 14 that is Thierry Henry.
If Gyokeres is half the player Henry was, we’ll be doing well.
Just been reading the BBC Website and Chelsea have signed Hato the Ajax player.
Now I asked a question of someone, I said is it true that no matter where you are in London your no more than 10 feet away from a Chelsea player.
I was answered no that is false. it’s no matter where you are in the United Kingdom, your no more that 10 feet away from a Chelsea player. 🤣😂👍
Derek, have you seen who Thomas Partey has signed for, Villarreal. Will be interesting to see if he plays against us on Wednesday.
Herr Drier,
lets get this Partey started. 😂👍
I think he’ll score a lot of goals. His weaker foot and headed strikes should boost it up if he’s comfortable with that as well.
Can’t wait to see him destroying PL defenders and provide us lot of goals
I just want * OL Vic * to start playing. Welcome home son