Arsenal's pursuit of Sporting Lisbon's striker Viktor Gyokeres has intensified since Andrea Berta's appointment as sporting director. Previously, interest in Gyokeres was present but tepid. Berta, with his past experience at Atletico Madrid, appears to prefer Gyokeres over other options, citing him as a more viable choice than Benjamin Sesko or Newcastle's Alexander Isak. Notably, Mikel Arteta's preferred target has historically been Isak, but the likelihood of securing him seems low. Berta's influence might prompt a strategic shift for Arsenal regarding striker acquisitions this summer.
Watts noted that Berta seems to prefer Gyokeres as the new signing up front, indicating a shift in Arsenal's transfer strategy since his arrival.
The Gunners' interest in Gyokeres has intensified, not only due to Berta's influence but also because he might be a more realistic option than targets like Isak.
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