Posted by Chinenye on Tue 08th Sep, 2026 - tori.ng
Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly unhappy with how his Arsenal story has started, with fresh claims suggesting the club had other plans for him during the summer.
(Viktor Gyokeres. Photo by Daily Post)
Broadcaster and football expert Piers Morgan says Viktor Gyokeres feels disrespected at Arsenal after the club essentially tried to push him out over the summer.
Gyokeres arrived at Arsenal last summer for £64 million but only made his first appearance of the season as a substitute in Sunday's win over Chelsea.
He missed Arsenal's opening two matches, and Morgan claims he was deliberately benched to force him to leave.
Arsenal had been chasing Julian Alvarez and were considering a deal that would have sent Gyokeres the other way to Atletico Madrid.
Morgan says he was told on good authority that this was the plan.
But Alvarez had doubts about returning to English football and preferred to go to Barcelona instead, which Atletico turned down.
So Alvarez stayed in Madrid and Gyokeres remained at Arsenal, stuck on the bench with an uncertain future.
Morgan said Gyokeres is frustrated with how he's been treated and feels he's been shown disrespect.
He pointed out that this shows the ruthless side of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, which some fans appreciate.
Morgan also revealed that Arsenal is planning to go back into the market for a new striker in January, suggesting they're still looking to solve their striker situation one way or another.