Viktor Gyokeres: Damning Champions League stat shows star is holding Arsenal back, he must be replaced

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Arsenal’s transfer plans are already taking shape for the summer, and they will surely have to consider replacing the Swede after this reveal. 🔄 Arsenal Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Emirates boardroom. VISIT THE ARSENAL TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Viktor Gyokeres leads Champions League for unwanted statArsenal have been chasing a top-level striker to elevate their team for years, and that was the intention behind their move to sign Gyokeres from Sporting CP.

His 12 goals currently stand him as their leading goalscorer in league action so far this term, but he has failed to hit the same heights in the Champions League. StatsGyokeres in Premier LeagueGyokeres in Champions LeagueApps (Starts)32 (24)10 (9)Goals124xG10.44.94Shots on Target per 900.791.54Big Chances Missed per 900.441.28Conversion Rate25%15.4%Gyokeres’ 2025-26 Premier League stats compared to his Champions League totals, as per Fotmob.The 27-year-old’s tally of just four goals so far is seeing him underperform his xG at the moment, and WhoScored have just revealed another concerning figure via their X account.

If Arsenal fail to secure one of the two biggest titles again this season, then they will have some ruthless decisions to make this summer, and finding a superior replacement for Gyokeres should become a priority. With that in mind, they simply must find a way to get more goals into their team this summer, and the obvious way of doing that is by replacing Gyokeres. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.