The search for a striker remains a key aim for Arsenal but hopes of a marquee January deal for Viktor Gyokeres or Alexander Isak are slim in the winter transfer window

Arsenal are hoping to sign Viktor Gyokeres in 2025, but they have sounded out an alternative target in case they are unable to sign the Sporting CP star.

Gyokeres has once again been in fine form for Sporting this season - scoring 23 goals across just 18 appearances in all competitions for the Portuguese club. READ MORE: Ruben Amorim hands Arsenal transfer green light to sign game-changing striker READ MORE ...

Barcelona president Deco has revealed that Viktor Gyokeres is 'not a priority target' right now, giving Arsenal the green light to step up their pursuit for the forward

Arsenal have been linked to Viktor Gyokeres, who is on fire at Sporting CP where he’s protected with a release clause of £85m. Having scored 23 goals in only 18 games this season, the Sweden international is set to be in high demand although, he’s not the only striker the Gunners could consider.

Top clubs all over Europe are interested in Gyokeres, who has an £83m release clause and could be on the move next summer

Man United and Arsenal were among Sesko's suitors before the extension of his terms, although it remains to be seen whether they would return to the table. Of the aforementioned duo, Arsenal are perhaps more likely to get involved in any battle for Sesko if Mikel Arteta chooses to acquire the services of a traditional number nine.

Manchester United could land Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres for less than his £84 million release clause next summer.The Swede, who has continued his goalscoring spree for Sporting this season,

Former Arsenal captain William Gallas believes Manchester United will win the race to sign Europe’s most sought-after striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Swede, who excelled in the Championship at Coventry City,