Arsenal goal Viktor Gyokeres says he needs to play within the Premier League for “revenge” and ranks himself among the many world’s greatest strikers.
The Gunners are understood to be edging closer to agreeing a deal to sign the in-demand striker, with present Sporting CP stated to be demanding £69million plus add-ons as talks over a transfer proceed.
Gyokeres, who was beforehand at Brighton earlier than impressing within the Championship with Coventry previous to his transfer to Portugal, has reportedly not returned to Sporting coaching as he seems to push by way of a return to England.
And in an interview with French newspaper L’Equipe, the Sweden worldwide has bolstered his need to make his mark within the Premier League.
“It’s one of many greatest leagues in Europe,” Gyokeres, who moved to Sporting having shone within the Championship, stated.
“I spent a number of years there with out with the ability to play a single match. So, after all, it’s one thing I wish to do. It will be an incredible revenge.”
Key day within the Viktor Gyokeres saga. Sporting have informed Gyokeres he should return to coaching immediately, however the Swedish striker is predicted to refuse having made his place clear to the membership all summer time.
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Gyokeres on Arsenal hyperlinks: ‘They should really need me’
The 27-year-old has additionally attracted curiosity from Manchester United however has harassed the necessity for whichever membership he joins to be determined to signal him.
“It’s soccer, you by no means know. I’m not desirous about it, we’ll see what occurs.” he stated.
“If one thing goes to occur, it would occur. An important factor for me is to play for a membership that basically needs me.”
Gyokeres: ‘I’m stage with Kane and Haaland’
Gyokeres has an excellent report since becoming a member of from Coventry in 2023, scoring 97 targets in 102 video games, and now feels he’s among the many world’s greatest strikers, together with Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski.
“I’m positively one in all them,” he stated. “It’s tough to rank me however sure, I’m on the similar desk as them now.
“What I managed to do at Sporting, I’m satisfied I can do wherever. You haven’t seen the most effective of Gyokeres but.”
