{"id":230760,"date":"2025-07-02T01:32:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/230760\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T01:32:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:32:16","slug":"pundit-picks-between-gyokeres-and-sesko-which-striker-arsenal-should-sign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/230760\/","title":{"rendered":"Pundit picks between Gyokeres and Sesko which striker Arsenal should sign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"403\">Arsenal remains engaged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justarsenal.com\/why-arsenal-is-now-talking-to-both-gyokeres-and-sesko-at-the-same-time\/393662\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">in discussions with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres<\/a>, though the club intends to sign only one of the two forwards. Mikel Arteta\u2019s side is in urgent need of a striker and is determined to complete a signing before the close of the current transfer window.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"717\">Towards the end of last season, numerous players were linked with a move to the club; however, Arsenal has since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justarsenal.com\/arsenal-narrows-down-their-striker-search-to-two-players\/391299\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">narrowed its focus to these two candidates<\/a>. Both Sesko and Gyokeres are eager to make the switch to the Emirates, which means the club must be confident in the decision to proceed with either player.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1027\">Sporting Club and RB Leipzig, the respective current clubs of Gyokeres and Sesko, are keen to maximise their financial returns by negotiating the best possible deal for their players. It is expected that Arsenal could end up paying a similar fee regardless of which striker they ultimately choose to acquire.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal\u2019s Striker Options Under Scrutiny<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1510\">Former Arsenal player Perry Groves has recently contributed his opinion on the debate, sharing his perspective on the best fit for the team in its current state. As reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CrSFrvCujS0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Talk Sport<\/a>, he stated, \u2018100 per cent, I would sign Viktor Gyokeres.\u2019 Groves elaborated on his reasoning, explaining, \u2018He\u2019s five years down the line in knowing his trade. At 22, you\u2019re still learning, you\u2019re raw whereas Gyokeres has proven he can score goals.\u2019<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1856\">Groves highlighted Gyokeres\u2019 experience across multiple competitive environments, including the Championship, the Portuguese league, and the Champions League. \u2018He\u2019s proven he can score goals in the Championship, over in Portugal, and his record in the Champions League is good as well. At every level, he\u2019s proven he can score goals,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/gyokeres-sporting-vitoria-guimaraes.jpg\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-366196\" alt=\"Viktor Gyokeres\"  data- style=\"aspect-ratio:1220\/813;max-width:1200px\"\/>Viktor Gyokeres (Getty Images)The Club\u2019s Strategic Priorities<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"2314\">Both Sesko and Gyokeres are considered capable additions who could strengthen Arsenal\u2019s attacking options. However, the urgency of the transfer window means it would be advantageous for the club to finalise the signing of one player sooner rather than later. Securing a reliable striker is crucial for Mikel Arteta\u2019s ambitions this season, and the decision will significantly impact the team\u2019s performance going forward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2584\">Perry Groves\u2019 assessment reflects the practical considerations Arsenal must weigh between experience and potential. Ultimately, the club\u2019s choice will depend on balancing immediate needs with long-term prospects, while ensuring financial terms meet their expectations.<\/p>\n<p>__________________________________________________________________________________________<br \/><strong>ADMIN COMMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justarsenal.com\/justarsenal-comments-rules-for-subscribers\/313188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here are some simple rules<\/a> which I must insist commenters follow\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. 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