Dynamic striker Viktor Gyokeres' arrival at Arsenal could be the perfect fix for their attacking needs ahead of the new Premier League campaign as the Gunners bid to end their lengthy title drought.
The Swedish centre-forward signed from Sporting Lisbon on Saturday in a deal worth up to 76 million
euros ($89 million) as
Arsenal seek the key to unlock a first league crown since 2004.
While Mikel Arteta's side are defensively durable, at times they lacked offensive thrust as they came second in the top flight behind Liverpool and reached the Champions League semi-finals.
The Spanish coach often deployed midfielders Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino up front last season, particularly after Gabriel Jesus was sidelined through injury in January.
The imposing Gyokeres, strong, fast and a constant surging threat, is a new type of tool for a side eager for more cutting edge going forward.
After a move to Brighton fell flat, failing to make a Premier League appearance, Gyokeres shone at Coventry City in the English Championship.
He earned a move to Sporting in 2023, and his game has continued to grow rapidly.
"I'm definitely there... at the same table (as the world's top strikers)," the forward
told L'Equipe earlier
this month, comparing himself to Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski.
