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Despite links with Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres, ARSENAL have been told to forget about him, as Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has claimed he is NOT the man to fire the Gunners to the title.

Swede Gyokeres has been a major hit in Portugal since joining Sporting from Coventry in July 2023 and become one of the most dangerous strikers in World football, hitting 43 goals for the club last season, and he has already broken the 25 goal barrier this season

He was a player that ARSENAL were very heavily linked with signing during the summer window, but his massive asking price was a real problem for the Gunners, and in the end, the decision was not made to make a move for the striker.

But Gyokeres is one of a number of Sporting CP players who could leave the Portuguese club in the wake of Ruben Amorim’s departure, with Arsenal likely to chase the former Coventry striker once again.

However – Deeney has claimed he is NOT the man to fire the Gunners to the title – Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “You know when you say something the clip is going to come back in six months. I genuinely think he’s a good footballer, he works really hard, all of that.

“But I don’t think he’s a natural finisher. And again, everyone is going to pull up his goal record, I get that. But I don’t think he takes either of those two [Arsenal and Liverpool] to winning the Premier League. That’s just my opinion, and if he did, they’d have already bought him.”

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Mikel Arteta knows adding a striker like Gyokeres to the side could bring that Premier League title back to the club – but the man is scoring goals in the Portuguese League and not the Premier League.

There is alot of hype around the player, but there is also alot of risk, so it will be interesting to see just who he joins.

Do Arsenal fans agree with Deeney?

ARSENAL MAKE RAPHINA CONTACT

ARSENAL have reportedly expressed their interest in Barcelona talisman Raphinha and have contacted the Spaniards about making an offer when the January window opens up in just a few weeks time.

The 28-year-old has taken La liga by storm this season and is one of the clubs most influential players, he has scored 18 goals and provided eight assists in just 23 games across all competitions.

However – despite his amazing performances for Barcelona this season, there has still been alot of transfer speculation in the media that he is one player that the Spaniards are open to selling when the January window opens up next month.

TBR Football have claimed The Gunners have informed Raphinha’s parent club regarding their interest in the past, and they have once again started contacting them through intermediaries

The La Liga giants have faced issues registering Dani Olmo since signing him in the summer and They either need to sell a player or gather financial aid through other means in order to keep hold of the Spanish star.

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Look, there will be alot of rumours over the next few windows about the future of Raphinha and to be honest – he probably will leave Barcelona at some point, but not right now.

But is he the type of player that Arsenal need at this stage?

ARSENAL already have so many quality wingers – so adding another one is not really on the agenda – which is why we believe the Gunners will decide to not make a move for the Brazilian unless it is for a real bargain.

Arsenal needs to sign a striker in the January window and not another player like Raphinha, plus, he is very happy where he is.

WOULD VLAHOVIC BE WELCOME BY FANS?

Danny Murphy believes Marcus Rashford would be ‘much better’ at ARSENAL amid speculation Manchester United are prepared to sell the forward when the January transfer window opens up in just a few weeks time.

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He really struggled last season under boss Erik Ten Hag and has only managed to score 8 goals in all competitions for United, which is not good enough for a player of his ability and quality when he is on top of his game, and he has not been any better this season.

Now, According to the Telegraph, United started welcoming bids for the 27-year-old last summer following a drastic loss of form, and are ready to let him leave the club when the January window opens up next month, and could accept just £40 million for the star

Ex-England midfielder Murphy cannot see Rashford leaving Manchester United but admits he may be ‘better’ at Arsenal, or even Tottenham: ‘He should be doing more for the talent he’s got,’ Murphy told talkSPORT. ‘I think we’ve already seen the best of Marcus Rashford but he’s capable of getting to that level again.

‘I think [new United manager] Ruben Amorim is capable of doing that. I think the scenario of him going is unrealistic, I think he will stay and Amorim will get more out of him.

‘He had one world-class season, his numbers were superb. With the ability he’s got, I think he’s capable of more.

‘He’s been at a club for a long time but the managerial situation has never been stable, there’s been a lot of change.

‘If he was in a better team, a more successful team, under a more competent manager than some we’ve seen at United, we might have seen a different outcome.

‘He has wonderful attributes but his biggest problem is the perception. He looks down on himself, slumped.’

When it was suggested by a fan that Rashford should move to ARSENAL, Murphy added: ‘You know what, you never know for sure but playing in a team that’s so settled and so confident and competent, there is a case that his end product would get much better, because Arsenal are really dominant in games.

‘You could argue that Martinelli has been a bit hot and cold… There would be some people who would take Rashford over Martinelli.’

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