Despite Jesus' blow, Arsenal is willing to spend €100 million to sign a 32-goal striker this month.

After losing Gabriel Jesus to a permanent injury, Arsenal may try to recruit Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres during the current January transfer window, according to French publication L'equipe.

After suffering a probable anterior cruciate ligament injury last weekend, the Brazilian may miss the remainder of the 2024–25 season. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking for a replacement because Bukayo Saka is also sidelined until further notice.

Despite his €100 million release clause, Gyokeres has been on Arsenal's radar for some time, and the North Londoners may contemplate a bid for him.

After paying a comparable sum on England international midfielder Declan Rice, the Gunners are no longer hesitant to pay this much for a striker.

Arsenal could use a striker like the 26-year-old Swedish international, who has already scored 32 goals in 30 games this season across all competitions.

Gyokeres has what it takes to lead the Gunners to the next level, and while acquiring Alexander Isak, a striker for Newcastle United, in January is unlikely, acquiring the Sporting star might be doable.

Activating his €100m release clause could get the job done, and Arsenal fans will hope the club can successfully obtain the services of such a striker.

They should not be afraid to spend a lot of money on him since he could make the difference for them in the title race this term and in the future.

After missing out on a chance with Brighton & Hove Albion, Gyokeres has a lot to prove in the Premier League. However, he has since proven his abilities in the top division of Portugal, and he might be interested in returning to England.

Although he has many suitors in the English Premier League and throughout Europe, the majority of them are holding off on moving until the summer, thus Arsenal has an opportunity to outshine them by pursuing him this month.

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