Viktor Gyokeres has arrived at Arsenal after his most difficult transfer deal in the summer of 2025. There were times when it was thought that the Swedish striker could not leave Sporting Lisbon due to conflicts with the club. After that, rumors appeared with Man United because the "Red Devils" were also very hungry for a striker.
However, after much speculation and scandals behind the scenes, the 27-year-old star has arrived at Emirates Stadium. It is known that the "serious" negotiation process between the two clubs only lasted nearly 2 weeks, showing the enthusiasm of Arsenal and Gyokeres for Sporting to accept.
Now, Mikel Arteta has one of the best strikers in Europe, concretizing the "Gunners'" ambition to compete for the Premier League title, even the Champions League next season. From now on, Arsenal have a super squad in hand after they found their final piece, Gyokeres.
In the next 3 weeks, before the Premier League 2025-2026 starts, the "Gunners" will have 3 friendly matches to test the squad. This is the time for Arteta to find the 11 best names to serve the upcoming long-term campaign.
Arsenal spent more than 73 million Euros to welcome Viktor Gyokeres. Therefore, the former Sporting striker is certainly in the starting lineup. The most imaginable scenario is the Swedish striker being deployed as a centre-forward, with Bukayo Saka on the right wing and Gabriel Martinelli on the opposite wing.
Mikel Arteta's familiar 4-3-3 system will have quite simple changes. Kai Havertz may share the center forward position with Viktor Gyokeres. Meanwhile, Gabriel Jesus will add depth to his squad as the striker recovers from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in January.
Noni Madueke will not appear until the end of the trip to Asia. The striker is enjoying his summer break after winning the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea. If he is ready, the English star can rotate Saka on the right wing, and can also support the attack on the left wing.
The midfield will change a bit when Declan Rice no longer plays as a defensive midfielder. He will return to the familiar box-to-box position. The person holding this position will be Martin Zubimendi, a new signing from Real Sociedad. The highest player in midfield will be captain Martin Odegaard.
The quarter-back will be unchanged down the line with Myle Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba and Jurrien Timber. In the right-back position of Timber, he will compete fiercely with Ben White. Meanwhile, with the remaining 3 positions, as long as they are in good form, these people will not be replaced regardless of tactical requirements.
David Raya is still in charge of Arsenal's goal, but the appearance of Kepa, a Spanish compatriot, has kept Raya alert. Although he arrived at the Emirates for just £5 million, Kepa is still the goalkeeper with the most expensive transfer fee in history. Kepa has been tested in many top European teams, so this competition promises to be very interesting and no less tense.
