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Arsenal linked with Gyokeres replacement who can be the true number nine

Arsenal have been linked with Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey alongside Manchester United and Liverpool. If they signed him, Brobbey could replace Viktor Gyokeres and become a true number nine for the Gunners.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:34 AM
Arsenal linked with Gyokeres replacement who can be the true number nine
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal are targeting Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey as a potential permanent transfer addition.
  • Brobbey joined Sunderland from Ajax for a £17 million fee following their promotion.
  • Viktor Gyokeres has lost his starting Arsenal role to Kai Havertz after scoring zero goals in two appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal are reportedly targeting Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey amid Viktor Gyokeres' difficult start to the Premier League season. Brobbey previously joined Sunderland from Ajax in a permanent deal worth £17 million following their promotion to the top flight.

Gyokeres has struggled for playing time at Arsenal, appearing only twice in the league without scoring and losing his starting role to Kai Havertz. Arsenal's reported interest in Brobbey follows previous links with strikers Julian Alvarez and Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi.

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