Barcelona poised to assess Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres as Alvarez deal stalls
Barcelona will examine the availability of Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres in the next few hours, while their primary target Julian Alvarez remains blocked by Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona's transfer strategy is shifting as Atletico Madrid maintains a hard line on Argentine striker Julian Alvarez, leaving the Catalan club to explore other options before the window closes. According to journalist Jose Alvarez Haya, officials will soon review the status of Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 21 goals across all competitions last season. Gyokeres arrived at Arsenal for roughly €70 million from Sporting Lisbon but failed to replicate his prolific Portuguese form, leading to mixed reviews.
While Ferran Torres has departed, Barcelona still regards Alvarez as the top target, yet recent rumors about Lautaro Martinez and Luis Suarez have been downplayed. The club aims to keep its options open, with Gyokeres now the most recent candidate under consideration.
Why it matters
Barcelona's pursuit of a new striker could reshape the club's attacking options and affect the transfer market.
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