Barcelona are expected to make an inquiry about Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres in the coming hours, according to La Sexta reporter Jose Alvarez Haya.
The Spanish club are understood to be considering the Sweden international as a replacement for Ferran Torres, following his departure for Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona will therefore seek information about Gyokeres’ transfer conditions as they assess their next move.
The report does not state that Barcelona have made a formal offer for the 28-year-old, but indicates that they are preparing to establish what would be required to sign him from Arsenal. Their initial step is expected to be an inquiry into the player’s availability and the terms of a potential transfer.
Gyokeres joined Arsenal from Sporting CP last summer in a deal worth €66.9 million. During his first season with the Gunners, he made 55 official appearances in all competitions, starting 40 of those matches.
He scored 21 goals and recorded three assists over the course of the campaign. Those figures form the basis of Barcelona’s reported interest as they look at options following Torres’ move to Paris Saint-Germain.
The proposed move would see Barcelona explore the possibility of bringing in a forward who has already completed a full season at Arsenal. At this stage, however, the information available concerns an expected inquiry rather than a completed negotiation or agreed transfer.
The timing of the approach is the main detail in the report, with Barcelona expected to contact Arsenal in the coming hours. Any discussions would need to establish the conditions under which Gyokeres could leave the club, although no further details about those conditions have been provided.
For Arsenal, the report places attention on the future of a striker who joined only last summer and was heavily involved during his first campaign. For Barcelona, the interest comes as they seek a replacement for Torres after his departure to Paris Saint-Germain.
The report was made by Jose Alvarez Haya of Spanish outlet La Sexta. It identifies Gyokeres as the player Barcelona are currently examining, but does not confirm that an agreement has been reached between the clubs or with the striker.
All Football’s PC site is now live, offering full news, comments, match details and statistics on computers. It can be accessed at www.allfootballapp.com.
