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Arsenal’s Berta Backed Gyökeres Over Sesko as £63 Million Striker Faces Early Scrutiny

Arsenal prioritized perceived value, with Andrea Berta advocating the move over a pricier Sesko option.

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Overview

  • Arsenal signed Viktor Gyökeres in July for a reported £63 million as their marquee addition of the window.
  • Reporting attributed to The Athletic says sporting director Andrea Berta drove the choice, with the club unwilling to meet RB Leipzig’s reported €84.5 million valuation for Benjamin Sesko.
  • Arsenal viewed a maximum outlay of about €73.5 million for Gyökeres as a good deal for a proven scorer with prior experience in English football, according to those reports.
  • Gyökeres’ start has been mixed, with a quiet debut at Manchester United, a brace at home to Leeds United including a stoppage-time penalty, and a subdued display at Anfield highlighted by link-up play.
  • Troy Deeney criticized the signing on TikTok, predicting the forward will ultimately disappoint supporters despite expecting a respectable league goal tally.