If Arsenal succeeds to sign Mikel Merino, then they only need to focus on signing a new striker.
This is every arsenal supporter's sincere wish that this transfer would succeed because the gunners desperately needs a striker who can assure them more than 15 plus goals in a season for them to be able to compete with Manchester City that have Erling Haaland who is a goal machine. Gyokores looks like that kind of player,
Indeed, if both of them really do deal, then Arsenal can be said that it will greatly strengthen Arsenal's midfield and front line again. Mikel Merino to strengthen their midfield and also Viktor Gyökeres for the front line. If this rumor is true, then they just need to sign it, because they already have a personal agreement, only this is certainly related to the club. Yes, Viktor Gyökeres became one of the most influential players in Sporting. Last season, he even contributed 43 goals and 15 assists, he is the top striker that Arsenal needs. Let's just wait for the official announcement from Arsenal next, considering this must also be related to some Arsenal players who might change as well related to their arrival.
Source: Managing Arsenal - Mikel Merino -Viktor GyokeresSource: Arsenal summer transfer business.