Arsenal explores striker options to support Gyökeres for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Arsenal seeks another striker to complement Viktor Gyökeres following a successful season. Acquired for £63.5 million, Gyökeres scored 20 goals but showed areas for improvement, particularly in maintaining possession. As Arsenal prepares for next season, they are considering strikers like Julián Álvarez and Hugo Ekitiké to boost their attack. Coach Mikel Arteta aims to enhance their offensive capabilities and avoid reliance on Gyökeres alone, especially after challenges in the Champions League final.
- •Gyökeres became Arsenal’s top goalscorer with 20 goals in all competitions.
- •Arsenal needs a complementary striker to maximize their attacking potential.
- •Injuries affected Gyökeres's performance during the winter months.
- •Suggestions for signings include Julián Álvarez and Hugo Ekitiké.
- •Arteta's tactics may need adjustment to better accommodate Gyökeres.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal Cannot Afford To Rely On Gyökeres Alone Next Season
"Despite Arsenal’s successful season under Mikel Arteta, which saw us win our first Premier League title in 22 years, it is still evident that we need an out-and-out striker.Last season, we acquired ...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- FIFA World Cup•Jun 9, 2026, 9:46 AMSomali World Cup referee Omar Artan denied entry into the United States
- Champions League•Jun 9, 2026, 9:40 AMSquad selections and a storm warning – England’s Costa Rica friendly
- Champions League•Jun 9, 2026, 9:40 AMTransfer rumour roundup: Man Utd refuse to surrender in £100m Elliot Anderson chase; Man City overhaul looming
- EPL•Jun 9, 2026, 9:30 AMUSMNT star Tyler Adams reveals what he told England midfielder ahead of World Cup 2026
- EPL•Jun 9, 2026, 9:30 AMArsenal’s move for exciting teenager is reportedly ‘done’
- EPL•Jun 9, 2026, 9:05 AMArsenal’s William Saliba: ‘Everyone takes long throws, everyone takes corners, it’s just that we do it better than the others.’
