Atlético doesn't forget about Gyökeres

Viktor Gyökeres has formally requested to leave Arsenal in the upcoming winter transfer window, while remaining on Atlético de Madrid's potential signings list for the forward position.

According to Sunday Mirror and TEAMtalk, the board of the London club has agreed to transfer the Swedish international in the mid-season window for financial gains, receiving initial inquiries from Atlético de Madrid and Juventus.

Lack of playing time at Arsenal and Viktor Gyökeres' appeal

The 28-year-old forward joined Arsenal in the summer of 2025 from Sporting Lisbon for 75 million euros (60 million pounds), signing a contract until June 2030. Despite scoring 21 goals in his first season and reaching the Champions League final, the striker has not started a Premier League match this season, overshadowed by Kai Havertz.

The player has 4 goals with the Swedish national team in the Nations League, but the club's pursuit of a new center forward hastened his decision to end his spell in England.

Interest from Atlético de Madrid and competition from Juventus

Atletico Madrid's sporting director, Andrea Berta, keeps the forward as a priority for their attack following conversations from the previous summer transfer window. Diego Simeone sees the Swede as a key alternative to lead the Atletico frontline with the imminent departures of Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth in the upcoming transfer periods.

Similarly, Juventus and various clubs from Serie A and the Bundesliga have tasked their representatives to initiate discussions with the player's agents to understand his financial demands. The player's intermediaries will intensify meetings with Arsenal's board in the weeks leading up to the year-end.

If Arsenal sets a transfer fee below 50 million euros, Atlético Madrid will make an initial offer early in the winter transfer market.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Atlético no se olvida de Gyökeres