Arsenal are reportedly seeking £64 million for Viktor Gyökeres as uncertainty grows over the striker’s future at the club.
The Sweden international has struggled to secure regular playing time this season, prompting him to consider his options amid interest from clubs in Europe and the Saudi Pro League.
Gyökeres joined Arsenal last season and scored 21 goals in all competitions, helping Mikel Arteta’s side win the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final.
Viktor Gyökeres faces increased competition at Arsenal
Despite that contribution, the forward has not entirely convinced at the Emirates Stadium and appears to have slipped down the pecking order following Kai Havertz’s return to full fitness.
Arsenal are understood to have set a £64m asking price for Gyökeres, meaning any club hoping to sign the former Sporting Lisbon striker would need to make a significant financial commitment.
There is also a question over whether Arsenal would be able to replace him easily. The club missed out on several prominent attacking targets during the summer, while Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea and Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez remained at their respective clubs.
Rogers reportedly commanded a substantial fee, while Bradley Barcola has also been described as increasingly expensive after a slow start to his time at Liverpool.
With attacking players proving difficult and costly to acquire, Arsenal may ultimately decide that retaining Gyökeres is preferable to selling him without any guarantee of finding a better replacement.
