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Gyokeres Breaks Arsenal Shirt Sales Record Ahead of Potential Tottenham Debut

Record demand for the No.14 jersey underscores soaring expectations as Arsenal await medical clearance on Viktor Gyokeres’ fitness for Thursday’s Hong Kong friendly against Tottenham

Soccer Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Arsenal v Newcastle United - National Stadium, Singapore - July 27, 2025
Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres is pictured in the stands before the match REUTERS/Caroline Chia
Gyökeres will be looking to provide the Gunners with a big goalscoring threat.
Gyökeres celebrates a goal for Sporting using his iconic celebration.

Overview

  • Gyokeres joined Arsenal on July 26 in a deal worth up to £64 million after scoring 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting CP
  • His choice of Thierry Henry’s iconic No.14 shirt prompted the fastest jersey sales in Arsenal’s modern era, briefly overwhelming the club’s online store
  • Open training sessions in Singapore and a packed Hong Kong practice highlighted Gyokeres’ strength, vision and quick rapport with teammates
  • Manager Mikel Arteta commended Gyokeres’ conviction in embracing club heritage and will consult medical staff tonight to decide on his availability
  • Arsenal view the Swedish striker as a crucial signing to bolster their goal-scoring options and reignite title ambitions before the new Premier League season