Arsenal is reportedly preparing a bid of £55m for a highly-rated striker following the departure of Eddie Nketiah. – Report…

Arsenal is set to make a £55m bid for a ‘remarkable’ striker once Eddie Nketiah exits the club.

Arsenal is preparing to make a £55m offer for an ‘incredible’ forward following Eddie Nketiah’s departure.

The club is actively seeking to bolster their squad for the upcoming Premier League season, with a particular focus on acquiring top talent.

Riccardo Calafiori is expected to be the Gunners’ initial signing, with Mikel Merino also on their radar as Arteta’s preferred midfield addition.

Additionally, Arsenal is looking to secure a new forward in the transfer window, as indicated by recent reports outlining their plans for the near future.

Arsenal is considering a move to acquire Viktor Gyokeres, who showcased his talent as one of the top strikers in Europe during the 2023/24 season.

The Swedish forward impressed with 43 goals and 13 assists in 50 matches for Sporting Lisbon in his first season with the club. His performance was outstanding.

Gyokeres has attracted interest from Arsenal for several months now, with other clubs like Tottenham Hotspur also rumored to be interested in signing him.

According to TBR Football, Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly planning to make a move for Gyokeres before the transfer window closes in August.

An update on The Daily Briefing by Mark Brus has provided further insight into the situation.

It has been reported that Arsenal is preparing to engage in discussions with Sporting Lisbon to reach an agreement for Gyokeres in the upcoming weeks.

The talks are expected to commence once Eddie Nketiah completes his transfer to Marseille.

Sporting is firm on their stance that Gyokeres’ release clause of £86 million must be activated for his departure, however, Arsenal has a different strategy in mind.

According to the report, Arsenal is looking to challenge Sporting’s determination with an initial bid ranging from £55-60 million if Nketiah departs the club.

Considering Gyokeres’ impressive track record as a striker, would he thrive at Arsenal?

Ever since his arrival at Sporting Lisbon, the Swede has displayed exceptional talent, prompting interest from Arsenal for a potential signing.

The Gunners lack a prolific striker in their lineup, a factor many believe is hindering their quest for the Premier League title.

Gyokeres, described as a player with ‘unbelievable’ skills by Mark Robins of Coventry Telegraph, possesses all the qualities of a complete striker – remarkable finishing, prowess in the box, and proficiency with his back to goal.

Given the abundance of opportunities created by Arsenal’s midfielders like Odegaard, Saka, and Martinelli, it is anticipated that Gyokeres would excel at the Emirates.

Arsenal will be monitoring Gyokeres during Sporting’s match against Athletic Bilbao this Saturday.

A strong showing could prompt the Gunners to expedite their efforts to secure his signature.