Viktor Gyokeres. Image; x.com
This season in Portugal, It’s all about Viktor Gyokeres; the 25-year-old Swedish striker who is tearing it up in the Portuguese Primeira Liga for Sporting CP. The 6ft 2 striker has got Sporting Lisbon fans in a frenzy doing his celebration every time he scores; which has been a lot this season. He is having his best season yet with 22 goals and 10 assists in 26 league matches. The prolific forward has five goals and two assists in the Europa League this season as well as 3 goals in the Taça da Liga bringing his goal contribution tally to 30 goals and 12 assists in 37 matches for Sporting CP.
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The striker transferred from Coventry City to Sporting CP last summer in a deal worth £20 million; a club record fee for Coventry. He almost fired Coventry into the Premier League last season after he netted 21 goals and gave 10 assists to help Coventry finish in the Championship play-offs.
Gyokeres at Coventry. Image; x.com
It almost looks like there is no weakness in his game. He is tall, big, physical, fast, strong, and to the surprise of many, quite technical. And he knows how and when to use all his attributes to his advantage. His style of play has been described by many as Haaland with skills. The 6 ft 2 tank of a player uses his strength to secure possession when under pressure. His hulking figure and physicality make him resistant to bullying in the opposition box. Quick on the turn, his speed and finishing make him deadly in front of goal, and he is known to surprise opponents with bursts of technical ability allowing him to manipulate the ball and weave it into dangerous areas when needed. His numbers and profile have put him on the radar of top clubs across Europe. He is definitely more than just a goal-scorer and top clubs know it and are after him. He is like a bigger Harry Kane, but maybe that’s saying a lot.
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Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly hot on his heels as they seek his signature to join their club. The move could potentially cost the interested clubs up to £85 million according to football.london. It’s likely that the player will leave Sporting CP soon but where he will go is still a mystery. We may see him in an Arsenal or Chelsea jersey next season or he may follow his coach Ruben Amorim who is set for a move to Liverpool to replace Jürgen Klopp at the end of the season. Where do you think he will go?