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- Arsenal are 6/4 favourites to sign Viktor Gyökeres this summer, with reports linking the Gunners to the in-form Sporting striker
- Man United (4/1) and Chelsea (8/1) are next in the betting, while Staying at Sporting (5/1) remains a realistic possibility
- Bookmakers have reacted quickly to mounting transfer speculation
Arsenal Move into Pole Position for Gyökeres
Arsenal are the new favourites with UK Betting Sites to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, as reports emerge that Mikel Arteta is targeting a new centre forward to lead the line next season.
The Swedish international has been in sensational form in Portugal, scoring freely across domestic and European competitions, and has quickly become one of the most sought-after strikers ahead of the summer transfer window.
With Arsenal lacking a consistent central goal threat, punters have jumped on the Gunners in the next club betting market, where they now sit top of the pile.
Bet365's latest betting odds give an implied probability of 40% that Arsenal sign the Swedish forward in the upcoming window.
| Viktor Gyökeres Next Club | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Man United | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Stay at Sporting | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Chelsea | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Atletico Madrid | 12/1 | 7.7% |
What the expert says...
United and Chelsea Also in the Mix
While Arsenal now lead the market, both Manchester United (4/1) and Chelsea (8/1) remain serious contenders should they decide to enter the striker race.
United are expected to be in the market again after an inconsistent season in front of goal, while Chelsea’s revolving door of forwards means they could easily target a more proven option.
Interestingly, Staying at Sporting (5/1) remains a credible scenario.
Sporting will be reluctant sellers unless a huge offer arrives and Gyökeres still has multiple years remaining on his contract with a reported sizeable release clause in place.
