Viktor Gyokeres transfer latest as Arsenal weigh striker future
Viktor Gyokeres is emerging as a name to watch ahead of the next window, with Caught Offside reporting interest from AC Milan, Juventus, Al Ahli and Al Ittihad. The Sweden international is understood to be assessing his situation after slipping down the hierarchy at Arsenal, where Mikel Arteta now appears to favour Kai Havertz as his leading central option.
The situation is notable because Gyokeres still delivered meaningful numbers last season. He scored 21 goals in all competitions as Arsenal won the Premier League title and reached the Champions League final. Even so, there are said to have been doubts over his wider fit and “overall contribution” within Arteta’s system, which has left the player “frustrated with his current situation at Arsenal”.
AC Milan and Juventus monitor Arsenal striker
Arsenal are not actively pushing Gyokeres towards the exit, but the report suggests there is room for movement if a major attacking opportunity presents itself in January. That feels like an important detail. It points to a club keeping its options open, rather than driving an immediate sale.
From the player side, the signs appear clearer. Gyokeres is described as “open to leaving Arsenal”, while his camp have reportedly begun exploring a route out. The most striking line is that his representatives are “holding initial talks with Milan, Juve, Al Ahli, and Al Ittihad”. For now, that places this story in the early stages, but it is one with multiple suitors and genuine traction.
Arsenal transfer plans could shape January decision
Any next step is likely to depend on Arsenal’s striker plans. The report states that “there could be some flexibility if a big-name forward can be brought in in January”, which naturally shifts attention towards recruitment. One name mentioned is Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, who is “on Arsenal’s radar”. Whether that develops into something firmer remains to be seen, but it underlines that Arsenal continue to scan the market.
For now, Gyokeres’ future may hinge on playing time, Arsenal’s appetite to reshape the forward line, and whether one of his admirers turns interest into a concrete proposal.
Our View
As an Arsenal supporter, this is the sort of report that brings immediate frustration. If Gyokeres really is “frustrated with his current situation at Arsenal”, then the obvious question is why a striker who scored 21 goals is not being trusted more heavily. Supporters can accept tactical preferences, but they also want common sense. Goals matter, depth matters, and serious teams need more than one credible route through a long season.
The idea that Arsenal could be flexible if another forward arrives feels risky. We have seen enough windows where clubs wait for the perfect solution and end up creating a fresh problem. If Gyokeres goes, the replacement must be ready, elite and available straight away. Anything less would feel like Arsenal weakening themselves by choice.
There is also a broader point here about squad management. You cannot expect competition for places and then be surprised when an established attacker looks elsewhere after losing minutes. If Arteta prefers Havertz, fine, but Arsenal still need a ruthless alternative for different matches and different opponents.
From a fan perspective, letting Gyokeres drift towards Milan, Juventus or Saudi interest without a clear plan would be deeply irritating. Arsenal are trying to stay at the top, not simply maintain appearances. If the club believe he is expendable, prove it with decisive recruitment. If not, use him properly and stop creating uncertainty around a player who has already shown he can deliver.
