Gyokeres' transfer to Arsenal was finalized on Saturday, after several weeks of negotiations with Sporting. The Portuguese champions were determined to keep him, but Gyokeres ultimately chose to join the Gunners. This move is a significant one for the striker, who returns to England after a stint in Portugal.
In a recent interview, Gyokeres revealed that there were other clubs interested in signing him this summer. While he didn't name the clubs specifically, it's reported that Manchester United was one of the teams that were in the running. However, Gyokeres made it clear that he always wanted to join Arsenal.
When asked about the options he had this summer, Gyokeres mentioned that there were clubs in England, Italy, and the Middle East interested in signing him. However, from the start, he felt that Arsenal was the right choice for him. The decision to join the Gunners wasn't a difficult one, according to Gyokeres.
Gyokeres' move to Arsenal will be closely watched, especially given the fact that Manchester United will be his first opponent in the new season. It will be interesting to see how he performs in the Premier League and how he contributes to Arsenal's title aspirations.