A deal has not been finalized for the Swedish striker, but it appears he has emerged as Arsenal's favored option in a summer where they have also been in negotiations with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. The Bundesliga side have held firm on their price tag for the young Slovenian striker, believed to be $94 million.

The Gunners are close to getting Gyokeres over the line in pursuit of a striker after switching attention away from Benjamin Sesko due to a couple of key reasons