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Arsenal warned not to sell benchwarmer in January

Viktor Gyokeres has endured a difficult start to life at Arsenal, with his first season in North London failing to meet expectations. The Swedish striker has spent much of his time on the bench recently, as Mikel Arteta continues to…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
Arsenal warned not to sell benchwarmer in January
Key Things to Know
  • Jeremie Aliadiere warned Arsenal against selling striker Viktor Gyokeres in the January transfer window.
  • Gyokeres has struggled for regular playing time under Mikel Arteta, who prefers Kai Havertz.
  • Aliadiere cautioned that offloading Gyokeres could leave Arsenal without attacking depth if Havertz suffers an injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere has warned the club against selling striker Viktor Gyokeres during the January transfer window. The Swedish forward has struggled for playing time since joining Arsenal from Sporting CP, with manager Mikel Arteta primarily favoring Kai Havertz in the central attacking role.

Aliadiere stressed that selling Gyokeres midway through the season could leave Arsenal depleted in attack if an adequate replacement is not secured. He highlighted that an injury to Havertz would leave the squad without a recognized senior striker if Gyokeres is sold.

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