In-demand striker Viktor Gyokores has withdrawn from the Sweden squad for his or her upcoming friendlies in opposition to Hungary and Algeria.
Gyokores joined the camp however has now returned residence with a minor damage that requires relaxation.
A crew assertion learn: “In session with the medical crew, they’ve concluded that he won’t play in opposition to Hungary and Algeria.”
Sweden may also be with out one other three of their greatest stars with Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall additionally unavailable.
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Gyokores’ future stays a sizzling subject with the 26-year-old one of the crucial sought-after forwards in Europe.
He scored 49 targets in all competitions for Sporting CP final season and has long-been linked with a transfer to Arsenal.
Is Gyokores sure for Atletico Madrid?
Nonetheless, yesterday it emerged that he’s additionally on Atletico Madrid’s summer time wishlist with their monetary coffers restocked by the extension of a profitable take care of Nike in addition to the assured earnings from qualifying for subsequent season’s Champions League.
Lacking out on Gyokores would signify a serious blow for Arsenal.
Their hopes of silverware final season had been derailed when each Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz sustained long-term accidents that stored them out for the majority of the run-in.
Arteta needed to shuffle his squad with the likes of Leandro Trossard and Mikel Merino occupying the quantity 9 function regardless of it not being their pure place.
Ought to Gyokores go elsewhere then it’s possible Arsenal will prepare their concentrate on the likes of Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko.