Gyokeres to Leave Arsenal in January After 56 Minutes This Season

Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly considering a January exit from Arsenal after just 56 Premier League minutes this season, according to TEAMtalk ^[2]. The 28-year-old Swedish striker, who joined for £63.5 million from Sporting CP last summer, has made only three league appearances, all as a substitute, despite scoring 21 goals in all competitions last campaign ^[1]. His frustration has grown despite a strong international showing, netting four goals in four Nations League matches for Sweden.

Arsenal’s failure to integrate him into Mikel Arteta’s system has intensified scrutiny, with the manager opting for Kai Havertz as a false-nine instead ^[1]. The Gunners’ pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez this summer ended in disappointment, but renewed interest in the Argentine could further push Gyokeres toward the exit door.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly among several clubs eyeing Gyokeres, with discussions involving Andrea Berta during summer talks ^[1]. Other Premier League, Italian, and German sides are also monitoring his situation, suggesting a busy winter window for the Swedish forward.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly still in the market for Alvarez, whose departure from Atletico remains unlikely due to the club’s refusal to sell and his personal preference for Barcelona ^[1]. If Alvarez arrives, it would likely cement Arteta’s current attacking setup and leave little room for Gyokeres.

Other transfer movements are also in motion: Manchester United may bolster defense in January ^[2], Liverpool are tracking Juventus’ Pierre Kalulu, and AC Milan are eyeing Gonçalo Inácio and Kim Min-jae. Young talents like IFK Göteborg’s Oliver Mansson are also attracting interest, though he cannot move until next August. The story was first reported by Mirror and ESPN.