Tottenham have been urged to explore a move for Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres as manager Roberto De Zerbi searches for a more dependable source of goals.
Spurs have won three of their last four matches before the international break, but their limited attacking return remains a concern. Jan Paul van Hecke is reportedly the only Tottenham player to have scored more than once in the Premier League this season.
The shortage has prompted suggestions that Tottenham should consider an ambitious move in January, with former Spurs manager David Pleat identifying Gyokeres as a potential target.
Tottenham move for Viktor Gyokeres would face major obstacles
Pleat said there were few established strikers available and questioned whether Arsenal’s uncertain use of the Sweden international could create an opportunity for Tottenham.
“There aren’t many out there, there’s a very small amount of strikers,” Pleat said while speaking on The Last Word On Spurs.
He added: “Are Arsenal going to give us someone like Jesus, or someone they don’t want? He’s gone already, but, Gyokeres, perhaps. Who else is there?”
Gyokeres has fallen behind Kai Havertz in Mikel Arteta’s selection order and has started only one Premier League match this season. Despite that, he said this week that he wants to remain at Arsenal.
“I want to,” the striker told Fotbollskanalen when asked whether he wished to stay at the club.
For Tottenham, Gyokeres would provide the natural focal point and proven goalscoring threat the team currently lacks. His physical style would also suit the demands of the Premier League.
However, any deal would be difficult to complete. Arsenal would be unlikely to want to strengthen one of their fiercest rivals and would almost certainly prefer to sell abroad if Gyokeres were made available.
The striker also has more than three years remaining on his contract, while his stated desire to stay in north London further reduces the likelihood of a move.
Pleat’s proposal is therefore an intriguing one, but Tottenham’s need for goals could lead them to test Arsenal’s position if Gyokeres’ situation changes.
