Gyokeres Joins Arsenal, Sets Shirt Sales Record

Viktor Gyokeres completed a £64m transfer to Arsenal, opting for the club despite interest from Manchester United and Juventus. The Swedish striker, who scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting CP, set up a London-based company to manage his image rights before finalizing the move. Gyokeres has chosen Arsenal's iconic No. 14 shirt, previously worn by Thierry Henry, and his arrival has set a new club record for shirt sales with strong demand online and in stores. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and fans have expressed high expectations, viewing Gyokeres as the center-forward the team has long needed. The transfer is especially significant as Arsenal's lack of chance creation was seen as a key reason for falling short in last season's title race. Gyokeres made his debut during Arsenal's pre-season tour in Asia.