Cesc Fabregas Endorses £58m Man Utd Target as Arsenal’s Potential Transfer Option

Cesc Fabregas believes Arsenal should prioritize acquiring a high-quality striker and suggests Viktor Gyokeres as a suitable option for the club in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has added his voice to discussions about Arsenal’s potential transfer activities, suggesting that Viktor Gyokeres, a £58m-rated striker currently linked with Manchester United, could be a perfect fit for the Gunners. Fabregas has emphasized the critical need for Arsenal to sign a “top striker” to reinforce their attacking lineup, especially following injuries to key players such as Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.

Gyokeres, who has been excelling in Portuguese football with Sporting Lisbon, has reportedly shown interest in Arsenal’s potential transfer bid over Manchester United’s advances. The Swedish striker has an extraordinary scoring record, netting 87 goals in 94 appearances since joining Sporting. Fabregas believes that Gyokeres could be the answer to Arsenal’s need for a clinical goal-scorer, stating, “He could be an option, 100 per cent.”

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LISBON, PORTUGAL – APRIL 7: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP celebrates after scoring a goal during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between Sporting CP and SC Braga at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 7, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s potential transfer plans are spearheaded by their new sporting director, Andrea Berta, who is said to be an admirer of Gyokeres. Berta is actively exploring options to strengthen the team’s attack, and while other high-profile targets like Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko remain on Arsenal’s radar, Gyokeres’ proven record and appealing price point make him a standout choice.

As the club continues to prepare for future challenges, Arsenal’s potential transfer strategy has become a topic of great interest among fans and analysts alike. With Fabregas endorsing Gyokeres as an ideal candidate, all eyes are now on the Gunners’ next move in the market. Whether Arsenal will formalize a bid for the Swedish sensation remains to be seen, but Fabregas’ comments have undoubtedly fueled the speculation surrounding Arsenal’s potential transfer pursuit.

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