Arsenal hit with DOUBLE transfer blow as Viktor Gyokeres ‘has heart set’ on Man Utd move

Arsenal have been linked with making a transfer move for both Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres but Manchester United may have ensured the Gunners have a difficult time securing either

Viktor Gyokeres in action during the match between Sporting CP and

Arsenal’s attempts to sign a new striker have suffered a huge blow after it emerged that Viktor Gyokeres has his heart set on a move to Manchester United.

The striker fired a blank against the Gunners on Tuesday evening, and saw his trademark celebration mocked by Arsenal star Gabriel as the north London side prevailed 5-1 away from home. While there was little trouble for Mikel Arteta’s side in front of goal during the Champions League clash, they have long been linked to sign a new goalscoring star with Kai Havertz their primary option to lead the line currently.

It does not appear that Arsenal need to have worried about leaving a positive impression on the Sweden international however. The 26-year-old is said to be keen to instead link back up with former manager Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

Reports suggest Gyokeres has his heart set on reuniting with Amorim, though an agreement is said to be in place to prevent this happening in January. The forward racked up 66 goals in 68 outings under the 39-year-old Portuguese