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Former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson believes signing Viktor Gyokeres is a "real feather" in Arsenal's cap.
The Gunners confirmed the signing of Gyokeres on Saturday, handing him a long-term contract and the No.
Arsenal has paid Sporting Lisbon around $85 million for the 27-year-old striker, who's scored goals for fun over the last few years.
Mikel Arteta and his players are desperate to finally clinch the Premier League title this coming season, with Arne Slot and his Liverpool team expected to be one of their big rivals.
Speaking to Hajper before the transfer was announced, Hodgson said: "Viktor Gyokeres is at a big club already, he's getting the level of football that the Swedish national team would want.
"But if he does come to England, I'm pretty sure that will be welcomed, if you like, by the whole Premier League in terms of the level of play he will bring.
"If Arsenal do sign him, it will be a real feather in their cap."
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He started his career playing for Brommapojkarna in Sweden before securing a move to the Premier League, joining Brighton, but scored just once for the Seagulls in a cup game.
The Swede never appeared in a Premier League match for Brighton and spent time on loan at St.
He continued to score goals for fun in Portugal, finding the net 97 times in 102 games for the club to win three trophies, including two league titles.
Arsenal is one of the biggest clubs in English soccer due to its large fan base and glory-filled history, but it has struggled for success in recent years
The Gunners haven't won the Premier League title since 2004, and they've never won the Champions League.
The London club has won five FA Cups since its most recent championship, as well as six Community Shields
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