Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterBarcelona could make a transfer move for Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres.The Sweden international joined the Gunners from Sporting for a reported �55m plus �8.5m in potential add-ons last summer.But just a year in to his five-year contract, Gyokeres' future at Arsenal now looks to be in doubt.Arsenal star Viktor Gyokeres wanted by BarcelonaThree consecutive finishes as Premier League runners up - and particularly a drop in their goalscoring output in 2024/25 - had led many Arsenal fans to call on the club to sign a centre-forward of Gyokeres' calibre.But Gyokeres went from a regular starter to increasingly appearing from the bench after Kai Havertz properly returned from injury in March - despite having finally found a consistent run of goalscoring form. You may like Arsenal pursuing Viktor Gyokeres replacement, in attacking rebuild: report Arsenal in pole position to sign huge Bundesliga striker, after summer signing agreed: report Arsenal given go ahead to complete Julian Alvarez as first summer transfer Mikel Arteta has consistently started Havertz instead of Gyokeres for all Arsenal's biggest games since his comeback, and has been rewarded for doing so.The German was picked and scored for a potential title-decider against Manchester City in April.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Havertz then started the Champions League final against PSG and scored the opening goal, with Gyokeres coming off the bench in the 66th minute; Arteta once again plumped for Havertz in his starting line-up for Sunday's season curtain-raiser against City in the Community Shield.Gyokeres has failed to impress in Arsenal's pre-season friendlies since returning from the World Cup, drawing criticism for his poor touch and finishing. For whatever that's worth, which isn't much, but hey.And now Barcelona could give Gyokeres a chance to reclaim regular starts, according to El Chiringuito.Barca have been frustrated in their efforts to prise Julian Alvarez away from Atletico Madrid this summer, and are now reported to be looking at other targets.Gyokeres is said to be among them, and Fabrizio Romano has claimed that while Barcelona are yet to extend an offer Arsenal's way, a deal could gather momentum over the next couple of weeks.The summer transfer window in both England and Spain will close at 11pm UK time on Tuesday, September 1.TOPICSViktor GyokeresArsenalBarcelonaTransfer newsSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
