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Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres addresses Julian Alvarez swap deal transfer rumours and reveals frustration

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, September 27). Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres addresses Julian Alvarez swap deal transfer rumours and reveals frustration. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-gyokeres-transfer-alvarez-b1298571.html

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Viktor Gyokeres, who joined Arsenal from Sporting CP last summer and scored 21 goals in his first season, addressed rumors linking him with a transfer during the recent window, particularly involving a potential swap deal with Julian Alvarez. Despite speculation, Gyokeres confirmed he was never close to leaving and expressed his contentment at Arsenal. However, he also revealed frustration over not starting any Premier League games this season, emphasizing his desire to contribute more on the pitch.

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Viktor Gyokeres, who joined Arsenal from Sporting CP last summer, addressed rumors linking him to a transfer involving Julian Alvarez. Despite scoring 21 goals in his first season at Arsenal, including 14 in the Premier League, Gyokeres confirmed he was never close to leaving the club. He expressed contentment with his situation but also frustration over not starting any Premier League games this season and being an unused substitute in three matches. Gyokeres emphasized his focus on contributing positively when given the opportunity, acknowledging the team's success last year, including winning the league after a 22-year wait.

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Despite only arriving from Sporting CP last summer and going on to score 21 goals across all competitions in his debut season, including 14 in the Premier League, Gyokeres was heavily linked with exit from Arsenal during the recent transfer window. asserted

Gyokeres → arrive → window

Ultimately, the striker stayed put and has revealed he was never close to leaving. asserted

he → stay → ?

“Of course, there was a lot of speculation,” Gyokeres told Swedish news outlet SVT Sport. asserted

Gyokeres → be → Sport

“But I had a full pre-season, and it felt good. asserted

it → have → season

I was fully focused on Arsenal. asserted

I → focus → Arsenal

“For me, staying was a given. asserted

staying → stay → me

I’m extremely happy at the club.” asserted

I → ’m → club

Gyokeres’ happiness at Arsenal is mixed in with a little frustration having failed to start a Premier League game so far this season and being an unused substitute in three of the five matches. asserted

happiness → mix → matches

“Of course, it’s frustrating, no matter where you are,” he added. asserted

he → ’ → ?

You always want to be on the pitch and make a contribution, score goals. asserted

You → want → goals

“It can be frustrating at times, but I just try to do my best when I get the chance and focus on what I can control. asserted

I → try → what

“It felt good last season; we won the league and did well in all the other competitions too. “ asserted

we → feel → competitions

Of course, we could have won another title, but winning the Premier League after a 22-year wait is certainly something to be proud of.” uncertain

winning → win → wait

Gyokeres is up and running for goals this season after netting what turned out to be the winner for Sweden in their Nations League clash against Romania on Friday evening. asserted

what → run → evening

The Arsenal striker is poised to play an even bigger role for his national team for the remainder of the autumn international break after Alexander Isak returned to Liverpool for assessment over a minor injury. asserted

Isak → poise → injury

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