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Viktor Gyokeres sends two-word message as Arsenal seek striker transfer

Viktor Gyokeres in action for Sporting
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Arsenal-linked Viktor Gyokeres has sent a message on social media with the striker facing an uncertain future at Sporting beyond the summer.

Recent reports in French newspaper L'Equipe have claimed that the Gunners are considering options to reinforce their attack with Gyokeres, 26, and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, on their list. Gyokeres' 34 goals this season have made him one of Europe's sought-after strikers, with Manchester United also linked.

Sporting beat Nacional 2-0 on Saturday, with Gyokeres providing an assist. The Swede played 89 minutes before being taken off ahead of Sporting's crucial Champions League fixture against Bologna on Wednesday as they seek a play-off place.

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And the star forward has reacted on social media with Sporting now six points clear of second-placed Benfica in the Portuguese top-flight table after 19 matches.

"Let's go," he said on his Instagram stories alongside a picture of him in Sporting's José Alvalade Stadium.

The player himself, however, has halted speculation about his future, insisting there have not yet been any talks to get a deal done. "It's fun but nothing I attach any importance to because it's talk and nothing concrete," he said via Fabrizio Romano late last year.

He added: "I want to finish this season at Sporting. I love it here. We will see [about a new club] when the time comes. I want to play, that's crucial, and there will be also other factors.'

Speaking on Ruben Amorim's exit to United amid links with a move to Old Trafford, he added: "It's very sad that he's leaving, but of course we understand his decision.

"He has of course meant a lot [to me] considering that he gave me that chance and that he made me develop so much. Now we look forward to working with the new coach."

Arsenal are in need of reinforcements up front with Gabriel Jesus set to be out for an extended period after suffering an ACL injury during the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United earlier this month. Clubs have until February 3 to make any additions to their squads before the summer.