We asked for your views on whether Viktor Gyokeres is the right man to solve Mikel Arteta’s striker conundrum and what a successful first season would look like for the club’s sixth arrival of the summer.
Here are some of your comments:
Lachlan: Gyokeres is definitely the man we need – someone who is on form and hungry as well as having ridiculous goal contributions! I’ve genuinely never been this excited for a signing before. I can’t wait to see him play.
Dan: The obvious missing piece to the puzzle is finally in place! Hopefully he can get up to speed quickly in a more competitive league. We just need to get a deal done for Eberechi Eze as an extra central attacking midfielder/left-winger and that will be a solid transfer window.
Will: It’s interesting that Gyokeres went through various clubs, honing his skills, and eventually became a potent striker with Sporting. At 27, he is entering his prime years. Let’s not forget that before William Saliba established himself as a stalwart in the team, he was out on loan for three seasons finessing his skills. Andrea Berta has shown his worth in a very short time with some very shrewd business.
Hans: Finally! If Arteta had Mikel Merino and Kai Havertz scoring up top, I think Gyokeres will be a very huge hit at the club.
Guy: I’m not sure Gyokeres is the right striker for us, but having him in the team will definitely improve us. I think it is a big risk for the amount of money paid and a lot of pressure on him. Hopefully Arteta can work on some tactics to get the best out of him because he is great in transition but we are a possession team.
Oluwarotimi: Gyokeres seems to be the round peg in the round hole. He is no longer a novice or a rookie to the Premier League. His determination, dedication and diligence hopefully will make an outstanding performer next season.
Alexius: I haven’t been this excited since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang! This is a great signing, he will score a minimum of 20 goals and lead us to the title.
Lu: He is our new Freddie Ljungberg.
Sean: Let’s not get too excited yet, let’s wait until end of next season! I’m a lifelong Gooner so he has a lot to prove. Fingers crossed he doesn’t get injured in the early or end part of this campaign!
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