Arsenal goal Viktor Gyokeres says he needs to play within the Premier League for “revenge” and ranks himself among the many world’s greatest strikers.
The Gunners are understood to be edging closer to agreeing a deal to sign the in-demand striker, with present Sporting CP mentioned to be demanding £69million plus add-ons as talks over a transfer proceed.
Gyokeres, who was beforehand at Brighton earlier than impressing within the Championship with Coventry previous to his transfer to Portugal, has reportedly not returned to Sporting coaching as he appears to be like to push by means of a return to England.
And in an interview with French newspaper L’Equipe, the Sweden worldwide has strengthened his want to make his mark within the Premier League.
“It’s one of many greatest leagues in Europe,” Gyokeres, who moved to Sporting having shone within the Championship, mentioned.
“I spent a number of years there with out having the ability to play a single match. So, after all, it’s one thing I wish to do. It could be an important revenge.”
Key day within the Viktor Gyokeres saga. Sporting have instructed Gyokeres he should return to coaching at the moment, however the Swedish striker is anticipated to refuse having made his place clear to the membership all summer time.
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Gyokeres on Arsenal hyperlinks: ‘They should actually need me’
The 27-year-old has additionally attracted curiosity from Manchester United however has confused the necessity for whichever membership he joins to be determined to signal him.
“It’s soccer, you by no means know. I’m not occupied with it, we’ll see what occurs.” he mentioned.
“If one thing goes to occur, it’s going to occur. A very powerful factor for me is to play for a membership that basically needs me.”
Gyokeres: ‘I’m stage with Kane and Haaland’
Gyokeres has an excellent document since becoming a member of from Coventry in 2023, scoring 97 objectives in 102 video games, and now feels he’s among the many world’s greatest strikers, together with Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski.
“I’m undoubtedly certainly one of them,” he mentioned. “It’s troublesome to rank me however sure, I’m on the similar desk as them now.
“What I managed to do at Sporting, I’m satisfied I can do anyplace. You haven’t seen the most effective of Gyokeres but.”
