Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring for Sporting Lisbon on December 14, 2024
The striker market merry-go-round: Where could Europe's most coveted strikers end up this summer?
Sports Mole takes a look at the potential destinations for some of Europe's most coveted strikers in the 2025 summer transfer window.
Jun 3, 00:08
Ray Parlour/Gyokeres composite
Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko compared as Arsenal sent optimistic transfer message
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour exclusively tells Sports Mole which striker the Gunners should pursue out of Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko.
Jun 1, 17:19
Kaoru Mitoma and Joao Pedro of Brighton & Hove Albion on November 23, 2024
Arsenal, Liverpool 'told to pay £70m' for Brighton attacker who could work in Arne Slot system
Arsenal and Liverpool are reportedly told to fork out a whopping £70m to sign a highly-rated Brighton & Hove Albion attacker in the summer transfer window.
Jun 1, 14:26
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres in action on September 17, 2024
Arsenal handed major boost in Viktor Gyokeres transfer pursuit thanks to 42-goal striker
Arsenal are handed a major boost in their efforts to sign Viktor Gyokeres, as the sporting director of a European giant confirms his side are not in the race.
Jun 1, 11:10
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 22, 2025
Arsenal transfer news update as 'indecision' could see title winners sign Mikel Arteta striker target in summer
Arsenal are in the market for attacking reinforcements but their indecision could reportedly lead to a title-winning club signing one of Mikel Arteta's targets.
May 31, 23:08
Liam Delap of Ipswich Town before his side's Premier League match against Manchester United, on February 26, 2025
Man United 'identify two Liam Delap alternatives' as Ruben Amorim faces £75m striker decision
Manchester United reportedly identify two alternative targets to Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, who is set to join Chelsea in a £30m deal.
May 31, 14:42
Lille's Jonathan David celebrates on March 12, 2025
Arsenal and Man United suffer free transfer blow as 109-goal striker 'close' to Serie A agreement
Lille striker Jonathan David is supposedly close to an agreement on personal terms with a Serie A giant, dealing Arsenal and Manchester United a transfer blow.
May 30, 14:43
Arsenal may need to sign two strikers to win the Premier League title
Arsenal's striker crisis "shouldn't happen" as Mikel Arteta sent warning over repeated transfer mistakes
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour offers Mikel Arteta one critical piece of advice as the Gunners aim to avoid repeating their 2024-25 mistakes in 2025-26.
May 30, 13:25
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho on May 21, 2025
Man United transfer news: New Italian giants 'enter race' for Alejandro Garnacho
Manchester United attacker Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly attracting interest from AC Milan and Juventus ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 30, 08:55
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on December 21, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side 'make enquiries' for Tottenham-linked attacker
Arsenal are reportedly set to compete with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of a high-profile attacker this summer.
May 29, 13:03
Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike on February 8, 2025
Chelsea transfer news: Premier League giants 'in concrete talks' over Hugo Ekitike deal
Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike is reportedly attracting 'concrete interest' from a Premier League giant amid speculation of Liverpool and Chelsea being keen on his signature.
May 28, 14:25
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected on May 7, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'table £62m formal offer' for leading striker target
Arsenal are reportedly moving ahead in their attempts to sign Viktor Gyokeres, putting forward a £62m formal offer for the Sporting Lisbon striker.
May 27, 13:12
Emanuel Emegha celebrates scoring for Strasbourg on January 25, 2025
Chelsea transfer news: Blues planning 'potential pre-agreement' for 14-goal Ligue 1 striker
Chelsea are allegedly contemplating whether to put in place a "pre-agreement" for one of Strasbourg's key players.
May 27, 08:54
Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal on March 11, 2025
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal fends off Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele to win European Player of the Season award
Barcelona phenom Lamine Yamal is crowned the European Player of the Season in the 2024-25 Sports Mole Readers' Awards.
May 26, 20:00
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund on December 12, 2024
Manchester United move for Rasmus Hojlund replacement 'off the table', with fallout of Europa League final defeat beginning
Manchester United will reportedly call off their pursuit of a Rasmus Hojlund replacement following their failure to qualify for the Champions League.
May 26, 12:34
Arsenal players celebrate Gabriel Martinelli's goal on April 20, 2025
Arsenal 2024-25 season review: Star player, best moment, standout result from Mikel Arteta's latest trophyless campaign
Sports Mole provides an in-depth review of Arsenal's 2024-25 season, selecting the Gunners' star player, best moment and standout result.
May 26, 09:00
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at a press conference on February 20, 2024
Arsenal transfer news latest as Mikel Arteta identifies Rodrygo alternative, adds Premier League winger to 'list'
Arsenal are said to be keen on Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, but the club reportedly identify a Premier League alternative in case they fail to land the Brazilian.
May 25, 22:35
Real Madrid's Rodrygo on December 22, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Rodrygo 'worries' emerge as Andrea Berta faces huge financial decision
Arsenal are reportedly concerned that Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo might have reservations about joining the Gunners this summer.
May 24, 17:27
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres with Benfica's Orkun Kokcu on May 10, 2025
Preview:Benfica vs. Sporting Lisbon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Taca de Portugal clash between Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 22:59
Mikel Arteta of Arsenal after his side's match against Leicester City, on February 15, 2025
Arsenal striker update: Mikel Arteta boost as club 'in talks' with number nine target in bid to challenge Liverpool
Mikel Arteta will look to reinforce his team's offensive ranks in a bid to challenge Liverpool, and reports suggest that Arsenal are in talks with a striker.
May 23, 19:12
Sir Jim Ratcliffe on March 19, 2024
Manchester United's Europa League final consequences: Staff to be informed of 'redundancy risk' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe cuts costs
Manchester United will inform staff of the risk of redundancies following the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League after losing the Europa League final.
May 23, 17:52
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on May 4, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners deciding between 'Viktor Gyokeres and Bundesliga striker' ahead of summer window
Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to move for Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres or a Bundesliga striker during the summer transfer window.
May 23, 16:30
Bologna's Dan Ndoye pictured on October 6, 2024
Man United transfer news: 'Interest rekindled' in £33.6m Serie A attacker and ex-Joshua Zirkzee teammate
Manchester United reportedly rekindle their interest in a former teammate of Joshua Zirkzee's, who, they tried and failed to bring to Old Trafford in 2024.
May 22, 17:22
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres pictured on August 31, 2024
Arsenal, Man United dealt serious Viktor Gyokeres transfer blow by relative of Sporting striker
Arsenal and Manchester United are dealt a major blow in their pursuits of Sporting Lisbon centre-forward Viktor Gyokeres by the player's uncle.
May 22, 17:00
Charles Watts/Rodrygo composite
Rodrygo to Arsenal transfer given seal of approval as Mikel Arteta told to repeat Declan Rice trick
Arsenal should have no qualms about paying £20m or £30m over the odds to sign reported target Rodrygo from Real Madrid this summer, Gunners expert Charles Watts believes.
May 22, 13:50
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on April 29, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta confirms Gunners "need firepower" as he responds to Rodrygo rumours
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta responds to speculation linking the Gunners with Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo this summer.
May 22, 11:54
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 23, 2024
Arsenal set to battle Manchester United in race to trigger 'release clause' of Premier League star
Arsenal will look to strengthen in the summer, but they are reportedly in a race against Manchester United to trigger the release clause of a Premier League star.
May 21, 18:57
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 24, 2024
Liverpool transfer news latest: Arne Slot dealt blow in search for striker target after claims player is "happy" to stay
Liverpool boss Arne Slot looks certain to move on from Darwin Nunez but reports suggest that he has been dealt a blow in his pursuit of one potential target.
May 21, 17:39
Charles Watts/Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko composite image
Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer "fear" emerges as Andrea Berta ponders £75m Benjamin Sesko decision
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts would have one "big fear" if the Gunners move for Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres over RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko this summer.
May 21, 13:15
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim on April 17, 2025
Man United 'aiming to gazump' Arsenal in order to land 53-goal striker in spectacular summer deal
Manchester United are reportedly battling Arsenal for the signature of Sporting Lisbon centre-forward Viktor Gyokeres.
May 21, 08:32
Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams pictured on March 13, 2025
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners given hope in chase for Barcelona-linked Nico Williams
Arsenal are seemingly handed a significant boost amid suggestions they hold an interest in signing Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
May 20, 14:58
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates on May 4, 2025
Viktor Gyokeres comments on future, with Manchester United set to battle Arsenal in summer transfer window
Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres addresses his future amid speculation that Manchester United and Arsenal will compete to secure his services in the summer.
May 17, 23:32
Juventus' Randal Kolo Muani and Dusan Vlahovic on February 2, 2025
Arsenal, Man United 'pass up' on £25m transfer opportunity after contract revelation
Juventus reportedly pull out of contract talks with one of their key attackers, whom Arsenal have a 'long-standing' interest in.
May 17, 17:22
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres with Benfica's Orkun Kokcu on May 10, 2025
Arsenal transfer rumours: Gunners 'closing in on agreement' for 52-goal striker amid Man United, Liverpool interest
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign Viktor Gyokeres amid competition from Manchester United and Liverpool.
May 17, 12:13
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on November 23, 2024
Arsenal's summer plans revealed with Mikel Arteta set to 'break bank' for two attackers in order to support Bukayo Saka
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta may reportedly look to sign two attackers in the summer transfer window in order to help support winger Bukayo Saka.
May 16, 18:17
Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring on August 18, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Why the Gunners may not trigger Martin Zubimendi release clause
Arsenal are reportedly planning to discuss a transfer fee for Martin Zubimendi directly with Real Sociedad instead of triggering the player's £51m release clause.
May 16, 13:15
Victor Osimhen would be an excellent signing for Liverpool
Liverpool transfer news latest: Victor Osimhen links assessed as Arne Slot looks for Darwin Nunez replacement
Liverpool are Premier League champions but are certain to make several additions in the summer, with many players reportedly of interest as successors to Darwin Nunez.
May 16, 11:45
Sir Jim Ratcliffe on March 19, 2024
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'in talks' over exits for two first-team attackers this summer
Manchester United are allegedly in discussions with Italian clubs over the possibility of selling both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee this summer.
May 16, 07:43
Brighton & Hove Albion's Joao Pedro on September 22, 2024
Joao Pedro: Three Premier League clubs 'show interest' in Brighton star as potential valuation is revealed
Three Premier League clubs reportedly express their interest in signing Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro this summer.
May 15, 13:35
Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche pictured on November 27, 2024
Man United, Man City suffer £59m transfer blow as summer target suggests he will reject Premier League move
Manchester United and Manchester City appear to have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche.
May 15, 12:26
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