Arsenal plan to keep striker Viktor Gyökeres for the remainder of the season but remain open to considering future offers for the Sweden international if an elite replacement can be secured. Despite speculation surrounding his future, the Gunners have no intention of sanctioning a mid-season departure for the forward during the upcoming winter transfer window unless an exceptional market opportunity arises.
Arteta plans to retain Gyökeres through winter window
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, speaking to FootballTransfers, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta intends to keep the 28-year-old forward at the Emirates Stadium for the current campaign. "Mikel Arteta said Gyökeres would 100% stay, and that is my expectation for the season," Jacobs stated. "I'm not aware of anything behind the scenes trying to force him out of the club or any imminent winter exit." While a January transfer is highly unlikely, Jacobs suggested that the club's stance could shift in later windows, noting that "in the summer of 2027, Gyökeres’ future may become more of a topic of conversation" if a suitable offer is made.
Squad dynamics and potential future transfer routes
Gyökeres joined Arsenal from Sporting CP in July 2025 for a reported £67 million fee, but his long-term role under Arteta remains subject to speculation. Parallel reports from Sports Mole and FootballTransfers corroborate that the Premier League club would only sanction an exit for the striker if a world-class replacement was fully lined up. During the summer window, Gyökeres was touted to clubs in the Saudi Pro League and was also discussed internally as a potential makeweight in a structured deal for Julian Alvarez. With Arteta frequently opting for Kai Havertz in a central role, Gyökeres's long-term position in north London will depend heavily on subsequent recruitments, though any formal movement is expected to wait until the summer.
