Viktor Gyokeres has dismissed the summer speculation around his Arsenal future, insisting he never seriously considered moving on and was always settled at the club.<\/p>\n
The striker said the noise around him did not change his thinking during the break between seasons. He pointed to a full preseason and a clear focus on Arsenal, adding that his decision was never in doubt. \u201cOf course, there was a lot of speculation,\u201d he confessed. \u201cBut I had a full preseason and it felt good. I was fully focused on Arsenal. For me, staying was a given. I\u2019m extremely happy at the club.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is, however, a separate issue that may shape the coming weeks. Gyokeres has not yet enjoyed the regular league minutes he might have expected at the start of the campaign. Cup matches have provided opportunities, but Havertz has remained the preferred starter in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
That frustration is not hidden. Earlier in this international break, Gyokeres admitted: \u201cIt\u2019s clear that I want to play football\u2014and as much as possible,\u201d Gyokeres admitted earlier in this international break.<\/p>\n
His international form has offered a sharp contrast. Gyokeres scored in Sweden\u2019s 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, making it three goals from three games during this break. More significantly, he has become the first striker to score in six straight UEFA Nations League matches, a run that includes goals and an assist against Estonia and Slovakia, plus four goals against Azerbaijan toward the end of 2024.<\/p>\n
With the Premier League set to resume next weekend, an injury to Havertz, who left Germany duty last week, could open the door for Gyokeres to press his case in front of Mikel Arteta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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