Overview
- Arsenal’s working position is to retain Gyokeres for the 2026–27 season unless they can sign a ready-made striker who matches their tactical needs, a stance first reported by Football365 and TEAMtalk.
- Manager Mikel Arteta has favoured Kai Havertz as the primary forward early this season, leaving Gyokeres largely on the bench or used as a substitute.
- Journalist Ben Jacobs says the expectation is that Gyokeres will stay this season and that any departure would likely wait until the summer of 2027 unless an exceptional offer arrives.
- Gyokeres’ form drew sharp criticism after a subdued Champions League start against Napoli and commentators and fans have questioned his fit in Arsenal’s short‑passing, press-heavy system.
- External interest from Atlético and Saudi clubs has been reported but produced no concrete offers, while linked targets such as Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi are unlikely to be available in January at the price Arsenal would need.