Arsenal are preparing to launch an ambitious double raid on Sporting Lisbon this summer, with manager Mikel Arteta identifying striker Viktor Gyokeres and defender Jhonatan Mosquera as priority targets to strengthen his squad ahead of next season's campaign.
Gunners Ready to Break the Bank for Gyokeres
The North London club have made the prolific Swedish international their number one striking target, with the 25-year-old having taken Portuguese football by storm since his £20m move from Coventry City last summer. Gyokeres has delivered an astonishing 36 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions, attracting attention from Europe's elite clubs.
Arsenal's interest comes as they seek long-term solutions to their attacking options, with the future of Eddie Nketiah uncertain and Gabriel Jesus struggling with persistent injury concerns. The Gunners are prepared to trigger Gyokeres' release clause, believed to be in the region of £85m, making him one of the most expensive signings in the club's history.
Defensive Reinforcement with Mosquera Move
In a surprising double move, Arsenal are also tracking Colombian defender Jhonatan Mosquera, who has impressed since joining Sporting from Mexican side Atletico Nacional. The 22-year-old centre-back has adapted seamlessly to European football, showcasing the technical quality and composure that Arteta values highly in his defenders.
With doubts surrounding the long-term future of Jakub Kiwior and Takehiro Tomiyasu's versatility seeing him deployed in multiple positions, Arsenal see Mosquera as an ideal candidate to provide competition for established starters William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes.
Arteta's Continuing Revolution
This ambitious double pursuit signals Arteta's determination to build on last season's title challenge and mount a sustained assault on both domestic and European honours. The Spanish manager has been backed significantly in recent transfer windows, with Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber arriving in a £200m spending spree last summer.
The potential acquisitions of Gyokeres and Mosquera would represent another statement of intent from the Emirates hierarchy, demonstrating their commitment to providing Arteta with the resources needed to compete with Manchester City at the Premier League's summit.
With Champions League football secured for another season and the financial benefits that accompany it, Arsenal appear ready to flex their financial muscle in what promises to be another fascinating transfer window for the Gunners faithful.
