Former Arsenal player and current Ajax forward Chuba Akpom has weighed in on Arsenal's striker search, strongly advocating for the club to pursue Sporting CP's Viktor Gyökeres instead of RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško.
In a viral TikTok video, Akpom made his preference clear: "Gyokeres for me, and it's not even close, to be honest. You can talk about the age of Sesko but Gyokeres is ready now."
The former Gunner emphasized the Swedish international's immediate impact potential, stating, "If Arsenal are looking for [a striker] now, then it is Gyokeres. I think he is a beast and we need him now."
Arsenal's Summer Transfer Strategy
Arsenal are reportedly keen to strengthen their attacking options during the summer transfer window. Manager Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his squad after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title to Liverpool last season.
Both Gyökeres and Šeško have been linked with moves to the North London club, with Arsenal seemingly determined to add firepower to their frontline. The addition of a clinical striker could be the final piece needed for a sustained title challenge in the upcoming 2025/26 season.
Gyökeres has impressed at Sporting CP with his physicality and goal-scoring prowess, while Šeško is regarded as one of Europe's most promising young forwards at RB Leipzig.
Akpom, who came through Arsenal's academy before moving abroad, clearly believes that Gyökeres' proven ability and readiness to make an immediate impact makes him the superior option for Arsenal's current needs.
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