Arsenal have long maintained an interest in Viktor Gyökeres and remain keen to secure his signature ahead of what is expected to be an intense transfer battle. The Swedish forward has been in outstanding form for Sporting Club, drawing attention from several elite European clubs, and Arsenal are determined not to miss out.The Gunners have built a reputation as one of the top sides on the continent, often able to attract high-level talent due to their stature, style of play and project under Mikel Arteta. However, interest from rival clubs means that swift and decisive action is essential. When competition includes teams such as Barcelona, hesitation could prove costly.Barcelona’s Interest Causes Concern Among Arsenal FansReports had linked Barcelona with a potential move for Gyökeres, prompting concern among Arsenal supporters. The Catalan giants were said to view him as one of the most effective forwards in European football, and many feared that if both clubs pursued the player seriously, Barcelona could win the race.Given Barcelona’s global profile and appeal, it is not uncommon for them to edge out competitors in high-stakes transfer pursuits. This led to speculation that Arsenal may face an uphill battle if the Spanish club intensifies its interest in the Sporting striker.(Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)Director’s Comments Ease Fears of CompetitionHowever, as cited by Goal.com, Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has played down the likelihood of a move, offering encouragement to Arsenal’s hopes. Speaking about the speculation, Deco said: “Gyökeres is a great striker who did excellent things at Sporting, but we’re currently not looking for that position. We have Lewandowski at number nine.”This statement suggests that Barcelona are not prioritising a striker in the current window, which significantly reduces the immediate threat to Arsenal’s pursuit. With Robert Lewandowski still leading their line, the Catalan side may delay any moves for another forward.Arsenal’s inclusion of Gyökeres on their transfer shortlist reflects his standing in world football. As top clubs continue to show interest, it becomes clear why the Gunners have identified him as a potential key addition. If they are to succeed, however, they must continue to act with clarity and purpose to avoid losing ground in what remains a competitive market._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsBarcelona hands Arsenal a fresh Viktor Gyokeres boost1 June 2025, 18:00Sky Sports reporter gives an update on Arsenal’s move for Sesko1 June 2025, 17:00Napoli becomes a new obstacle to Arsenal signing striker1 June 2025, 16:00The post Barcelona hands Arsenal a fresh Viktor Gyokeres boost appeared first on Just Arsenal News.