Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is orchestrating a stunning double assault on the summer transfer market, with plans to secure not one, but two elite centre-forwards. The Gunners are ready to launch a monumental £100 million bid for Sporting CP's goal sensation Viktor Gyokeres, while simultaneously plotting a similar mega-money move for Newcastle's Alexander Isak.
The ambitious strategy, which could see the North London club's spending surpass £200 million, signals Arteta's determination to finally solve his side's goalscoring woes and mount a sustained Premier League title challenge next season.
Gyokeres: The Prime Target
Swedish international Viktor Gyokeres has emerged as Arsenal's primary objective following a breathtaking debut season in Portugal. The 25-year-old has set Liga Portugal alight, netting a phenomenal 36 goals in just 39 appearances across all competitions.
His release clause of approximately £85 million has not deterred the Arsenal hierarchy, who view him as the perfect physical and technical fit for Arteta's system. The club is reportedly prepared to meet the asking price, though they will first test Sporting's resolve with an opening offer.
Isak: The Homegrown Alternative
In a remarkable show of financial muscle, Arsenal are not limiting themselves to one option. Alexander Isak, Gyokeres' international teammate, remains very much on their radar.
The Newcastle United star has been in scintillating form in the Premier League, but the Magpies' well-documented Financial Fair Play concerns could force them to consider a sale. A fee in the region of £100 million would be required to pry the 24-year-old from St. James' Park, making this one of the most expensive potential deals of the window.
Arteta's Striker Conundrum
This aggressive transfer approach highlights Arteta's urgency to add a reliable, prolific number nine to his squad. While Arsenal's attacking play has been impressive, the lack of a clinical finisher has been identified as the crucial missing piece that cost them the title this season.
The potential acquisition of either Gyokeres or Isak would provide the firepower needed to close the gap on Manchester City. Pursuing both targets demonstrates the club's determination to ensure they land at least one of their top choices, avoiding the disappointment of missing out on key targets as seen in previous windows.
The coming months will reveal whether Arsenal can pull off what would be one of the most dramatic striker coups in recent Premier League history.
