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Gary Lineker gives honest verdict on Viktor Gyokeres’ Arsenal future

Viktor Gyokeres finally ended his goal drought at Fleetwood on Tuesday night, but it’s done little to quieten the debate around him. His scrappy finish…

By James Lloyd · Arsenal Insider

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:30 PM

Key Things to Know

Gary Lineker stated that Viktor Gyokeres is better suited as a squad player than Arsenal's starting striker.
Viktor Gyokeres recently scored against Fleetwood, ending a 15-game goal drought for Arsenal.
Micah Richards noted that Gyokeres looks devoid of confidence and is struggling to impact games.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Gary Lineker stated on The Rest Is Football podcast that he views Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres as a squad option rather than a starting number nine. Gyokeres recently ended a 15-game goal drought against Fleetwood, but Lineker and fellow pundit Micah Richards questioned his suitability and confidence in Mikel Arteta's attack.

Writer James Lloyd argues that Arsenal should consider selling Gyokeres as early as January, noting his stylistic limitations against deep-lying defenses. Lloyd suggests clubs like Atletico Madrid or Inter Milan would better suit the Swedish forward's strengths.

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