Arsenal are said to be stepping up their interest in Viktor Gyokeres but one former Gunners reckons Mikel Arteta and Co should target a different striker instead

Viktor Gyokeres could finally be the man to solve Arsenal’s striker crisis if Andrea Berta manages to convince him to make a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Mikel Arteta is a fan of Gyokeres’ as the Sporting CP marksman fits his ideal mould of a number nine who can lead the line on his own and be a domineering presence up top.

Arsenal have appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, the club announced on Sunday. Berta will take on the permanent role, replacing Edu Gasper who resigned in November and has been on a six-month period of gardening leave since.