Striker Viktor Gyökeres, currently at Arsenal, is considering leaving the English club in the January transfer window due to a lack of playing time under the current manager.
Viktor Gyökeres‘ tenure at Arsenal is going through its most unstable period since his arrival in London. After being a key figure in the Premier League title run and the path to the Champions League final last season, the Swedish striker has seen his role within the Gunners squad reduced drastically.
Currently, the player is in an unusual situation, having logged only 12 minutes on the pitch in the league during the 2026/27 season. Losing his starting spot to German forward Kai Havertz has caused internal friction, leading the athlete to seriously consider a change of scenery in the upcoming transfer window in order to regain his match fitness.
International market interest
The European market and Saudi football are already monitoring the situation closely. Reports indicate that four teams have emerged as potential destinations for the striker. In Italy, Juventus and Milan are the main contenders looking to secure the Swede’s goal-scoring prowess. The interest from Milan is further bolstered by the presence of Rúben Amorim as manager, the mentor who extracted the best performance from the player during their successful stint at Sporting.
Despite his connection with the manager, competition for a spot in the lineup is real, as Amorim has opted to stick with striker Gonçalo Ramos. Meanwhile, Saudi football acts as a financially robust alternative, with Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad appearing as strong candidates to secure the two-time Portuguese champion.
An uncertain future
Gyökeres‘ journey in English football has been defined by overcoming challenges, but the current scenario requires a quick resolution to ensure his career does not stall. The Arsenal board has not yet officially commented on a potential exit, but the number 9’s dissatisfaction is a factor putting pressure on the club’s plans for the remainder of the season.
By Equipe M360. The outcome of these negotiations promises to shake up the European transfer market, especially given the striker’s need to reclaim the prominent role that established him as one of the continent’s top attacking references. The athlete’s next step is expected to be announced officially after the current cycle of matches for the English club concludes.
