{"id":39041,"date":"2026-01-25T19:48:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T00:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/is-mikel-arteta-scouting-for-victor-goqueres-successor-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T19:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T00:48:06","slug":"is-mikel-arteta-scouting-for-victor-goqueres-successor-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/is-mikel-arteta-scouting-for-victor-goqueres-successor-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Mikel Arteta Scouting for Victor Goqueres\u2019 Successor This Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/is-mikel-arteta-scouting-for-victor-goqueres-successor-this-summer\/#Gokeres_New_Chapter_in_London\" >G\u00f6keres&#8217; New Chapter in London<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/25\/is-mikel-arteta-scouting-for-victor-goqueres-successor-this-summer\/#Could_Alvarez_be_the_Replacement\" >Could Alvarez be the Replacement?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<pre><code>                    &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Victor G\u00f6keres arrived at the Emirates with high hopes after his \u00a364 million transfer to Arsenal over the summer.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>However, despite setting several records during his tenure with Sporting Lisbon, the Swedish striker has faced considerable criticism since joining the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent match against Manchester United, where Arsenal lost 3-2, G\u00f6keres found himself on the bench, failing to solidify his position as Mikel Arteta&#8217;s first choice.<\/p>\n<p>There are already rumors that Arteta might be looking at alternatives for the 27-year-old forward, as some fans have voiced their frustrations over his performance.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gokeres_New_Chapter_in_London\"><\/span>G\u00f6keres&#8217; New Chapter in London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having dominated domestically in Portugal and broken numerous records during his two-year stint at Sporting Lisbon, G\u00f6keres built a reputation as a top striker.<\/p>\n<p>The Swedish international netted an impressive 97 goals in 102 games after his transfer from Coventry in 2023, drawing attention from various top European clubs.<\/p>\n<p>After finally ending his complex situation with Sporting in July, G\u00f6keres joined Arsenal with significant expectations and a stellar reputation.<\/p>\n<p>While Arteta has defended the hefty signing and praised his spatial awareness, the former Brighton player has only managed to score five goals in 21 Premier League matches this season.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Arsenal fans yearning for a prolific striker, G\u00f6keres has only been part of the scoring conversation 15% of the time this season.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the internationally capped player hasn\u2019t scored in the Premier League since November 1, even though he found the net last week against Inter Milan.<\/p>\n<p>During the recent loss to Manchester United, he played a brief 30 minutes, leading to speculation that Arteta&#8217;s patience may be wearing thin.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Is it time for Victor Gokeres to be removed from Arsenal&#8217;s starting lineup? \ud83e\udd14 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h2JKCh13e6\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/h2JKCh13e6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBCSportsSoccer\/status\/2012614231930114508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Could_Alvarez_be_the_Replacement\"><\/span>Could Alvarez be the Replacement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many football fans were surprised when Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez transferred to Atletico Madrid for around \u00a380 million in August 2024, yet he has continued to excel in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Even though Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola wishes to retain the 25-year-old, Alvarez opted against being a backup for Erling Haaland at the Etihad.<\/p>\n<p>Making the bold choice to leave the Premier League giants, Alvarez had a successful first season in the Spanish capital, netting 29 goals across all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>However, speculation has grown regarding a potential swift return to England, just 18 months after his move.<\/p>\n<p>Reports have linked him to Chelsea and Liverpool, but recently Arsenal has also emerged as a contender for his signature.<\/p>\n<p>Alvarez is reportedly open to a move to north London, and Arteta is believed to be an admirer of the former Manchester City forward.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Arsenal are considering signing Julian Alvarez \ud83d\udc40 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mxgOHCS0jf\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/mxgOHCS0jf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNUK\/status\/2014707194676023799?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">January 23, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<pre><code>                &lt;\/div&gt;&lt;script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"&gt;&lt;\/script&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is crucial for soccer enthusiasts as it highlights the intense pressure on players to perform, especially after significant investments. The potential shift in Arsenal\u2019s forward lineup could reshape their attacking strategy and overall competitiveness in the league, making every match even more thrilling for fans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Victor G\u00f6keres arrived at the Emirates with high hopes after his \u00a364 million transfer to Arsenal over the summer.&lt;\/strong&gt;&lt;\/p&gt; However, despite setting several records during his tenure with Sporting Lisbon, the Swedish striker has faced considerable criticism since joining the Premier League. In a recent match against Manchester United, where Arsenal lost 3-2, G\u00f6keres found [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39042,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[1137,40,8424,2877,46,4685,45,5688,236,4662],"class_list":{"0":"post-39041","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football","8":"tag-arteta","9":"tag-football","10":"tag-goqueres","11":"tag-mikel","12":"tag-news","13":"tag-scouting","14":"tag-soccer","15":"tag-successor","16":"tag-summer","17":"tag-victor"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39041"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/39041\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39042"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=39041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=39041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}