A deal has not been finalized for the Swedish striker, but it appears he has emerged as Arsenal's favored option in a summer where they have also been in negotiations with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. The Bundesliga side have held firm on their price tag for the young Slovenian striker, believed to be $94 million.

Although Benjamin Sesko was once in ‘pole position’ to sign for Arsenal, the Gunners’ striker search is now heavily weighing in favour of Gyokeres. That being said, reliable in-the-know X account HandofArsenal has now explained why Arsenal have opted for Gyokeres instead of Benjamin Sesko.

Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League after scoring 97 goals in 102 matches during two seasons in Portugal. The Gunners completed the £60m signing of