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Viktor Gyokeres sends clear two-word message as Arsenal plan £62m transfer talks

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Viktor Gyokeres has sent a clear message after scoring again for Sporting CP in a 2-0 Portuguese Cup victory over Rio Ave. The Sweden international endured a challenging February where his minutes were managed but he is now back firing at his very best.

In his last six games in all competitions,

The Gunners' new sporting director is expected to seal a number of marquee transfers this summer with the arrival of a striker one big priority. Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko are others of interest but it does look as though Gyokeres is the chosen signing with groundwork being laid for a potential move.

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It has also been claimed that Arsenal are exploring personal terms with Berta and Gyokeres' agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, set to meet. have reported there is already an

Until the end of the season though, Gyokeres' focus will be on Sporting as they are one step away from a cup final while also sitting top of Liga Portugal, though they are only ahead of Benfica on goal difference.

With several important games still to play, the 26-year-old has sent a clear message on social media. Via , on top of an action shot, Gyokeres wrote: "Let's go [lion emoji]."

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Though Berta appears to be pushing for Gyokeres, the have claimed that Newcastle's Isak remains as Mikel Arteta's favoured striker addition.

Meanwhile, the recruitment team that was led by Edu, are focused on a deal for Sesko of RB Leipzig. Wolves talisman Matheus Cunha is another to have been linked while interest in Ollie Watkins has cooled after Aston Villa rejected a bid from Arsenal during the January transfer window.

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