Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has identified Sporting Lisbon's in-form striker Viktor Gyokeres as a prime January transfer target, according to reports.
The Swedish international, who joined the Portuguese giants from Coventry City last summer, has taken Primeira Liga by storm with an astonishing 13 goals in just 15 appearances this season.
Arteta's Striker Search
With Gabriel Jesus struggling for consistency and Eddie Nketiah failing to convince as a long-term solution, Arteta is understood to be prioritising attacking reinforcements when the transfer window reopens.
Gyokeres' physicality, work rate and eye for goal have made him one of Europe's most sought-after forwards, with his £87 million release clause unlikely to deter serious suitors.
Premier League Pedigree
The 25-year-old proved his adaptability to English football during three productive seasons at Coventry, where he scored 40 goals in 97 Championship appearances before his summer move.
Scouts have been particularly impressed by Gyokeres' rapid development in Portugal, where he's added composure and tactical intelligence to his raw physical attributes.
Competition for Signature
Arsenal aren't the only Premier League club monitoring the situation, with Chelsea and Manchester United also keeping tabs on the striker's availability.
Sporting are desperate to keep their star man until at least the end of the season as they chase domestic and European success, but may be tempted by a premium January offer.
Arteta sees Gyokeres as the perfect profile to complement his existing attacking options, with the Swede's ability to lead the line and bring others into play fitting Arsenal's fluid system.
