Arteta and new sporting director Andrea Berta must choose between proven firepower and long-term promise.
The Situation:
Arsenal’s hunt for a new elite striker is entering a decisive phase, with Viktor Gyökeres and Benjamin Šeško emerging as the two finalists in a controversial and high-stakes decision.
Gyökeres — The Goal Machine:
95 goals in 100 games for Sporting CP.
A true poacher with elite instincts, albeit 21 of those goals are penalties.
Turns 27 in June — peak form, but lower resale value.
Dominates in Portugal, though the Liga Portugal is less competitive than the Bundesliga.
Šeško — The Rising Star:
22 years old with 39 goals in 86 games for RB Leipzig.
Rawer talent but operating in a more challenging league.
Only 4 of his goals are penalties, indicating more open-play impact.
Seen as a long-term asset with room for explosive development.
The Twist:
New sporting director Andrea Berta’s arrival could reshape Arsenal’s transfer blueprint. Arteta has acknowledged Berta’s influence, hinting at possible changes in priorities. What once seemed a clear chase for Šeško may now be leaning toward Gyökeres’s guaranteed output.
Divided Fanbase:
Some fans back Šeško for his youth and growth potential, viewing him as a Haaland-type profile in the making.
Others demand instant goals and results, and believe Gyökeres’s record speaks for itself.
Tactical Implications:
Gyökeres offers immediate leadership up front and could transform Arsenal’s short-term title hopes.
Šeško could be developed into a franchise striker, fitting Arsenal’s long-term model alongside Saka, Ødegaard, and Martinelli.
Verdict:
The choice between Gyökeres’s present and Šeško’s future is a defining moment for Arsenal’s summer. A decision looms — one that could shape the club’s trophy chances and identity for years to come.
Next Steps:
All eyes now on Edu, Berta, and Arteta — will they bet on proven firepower or future greatn
ess? The answer will echo through the Emirates.
