Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArsenal star Viktor Gyokeres is pushing to leave just a year after signing for the Gunners.That's according to an explosive new report from Spain, which claims that the Swedish hitman is in daily conversations to leave Arsenal for Barcelona, who are interested in his services.Gyokeres netted 21 goals in 56 appearances in all competitions last term as Arsenal won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final though he didn't win over everyone.Viktor Gyokeres apparently pushing for Arsenal exitAccording to Spain outlet Cope, the striker wants to leave N5, with his agent in conversation with Bara sporting director Deco who isn't interested in the player just yet.Though Gyokeres spearheaded a first Premier League title for Arsenal in 22 years, manager Mikel Arteta often preferred Kai Havertz in attack in the biggest games, thanks to the German's superior hold-up play. You may like Viktor Gyokeres offered Arsenal escape route after worrying summer form: report Arsenal pursuing Viktor Gyokeres replacement, in attacking rebuild: report Arsenal in talks over major striker signing: report Gyokeres himself has been criticised for his all-round game: though he has scored plenty back in English football, his record against last season's top 10 was patchy, leading to Arteta pivoting to pursue Julian Alvarez as a potential replacement.Right now, however, the suggestion that the 28-year-old isn't happy simply doesn't tally with what he's said of late with Fotbollskanalenrelaying comments earlier this summer.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.Of course its flattering to see that clubs are interested, but I feel extremely comfortable at Arsenal, Gyokeres said, adding, After the season we have had, I only have positive feelings.FourFourTwo understands that Gyokeres is further down the pecking order than others when it comes to potential outgoings before the end of the transfer window, with fellow forward Gabriel Jesus also said to be of interest to Barcelona.Gyokeres has relished the competition with Havertz in Arsenal's squad up until this point with the German spending swathes of the Gunners' title-winning campaign on the sidelines through injury.The Athletic reported last year that Gyokeres' agent had waived his fee for the transfer to help facilitate an exit from Sporting, where the striker hit 97 times in 102 appearances in Portuguese football.It remains highly unlikely that he is pushing for an exit just yet despite struggles at times last term.Gyokeres is worth 65m, according to Transfermarkt. Arsenal face Coventry City when Premier League action returns.TOPICSTottenham HotspurTransfer newsMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White is the Digital Content Editor at FourFourTwo. During his time on the brand, Mark has written three cover features on Mikel Arteta, Martin Odegaard and the Invincibles, and has written pieces on subjects ranging from Sir Bobby Robsons time at Barcelona to the career of Robinho. An encyclopedia of football trivia and collector of shirts, he first joined the team back in 2020 as a staff writer.
