ARSENAL have no intention of selling Viktor Gyokeres this summer despite being linked with a move for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.

Gunners boss is believed to be satisfied with the 28-year-old Swede’s contributions to the team so far, providing a physical forward threat.

Arsenal FC player Viktor Gyokeres on the field during a pre-season friendly match.Arsenal are believed to be keen on keeping Viktor Gyokeres despite an average debut season Credit: Getty Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray reacting during a pre-season friendly match.Victor Osimhen is reportedly linked with move away from Galatasaray Credit: Getty

The Premier League champions have had a busy transfer window, signing the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, but are believed to be interested in adding a new striker in .

However, Arsenal are set to trim the fat in their squad ahead of the new campaign, looking at exits for , Fabio Vieira and , with Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Martinelli reportedly having already been offered to Galatasaray.

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With limited strength in depth in their centre-forward ranks, Arteta has been desperate to land Atletico Madrid superstar Julian Alvarez.

But it seems there is no intention to sell Gyokeres.

The towering striker scored 21 goals in all competitions last season during their quadruple hunt.

But he saw his minutes slashed towards the end following the return of from injury.

in the former Sporting Lisbon and Coventry striker, having also originally been chasing Alvarez.

The Gunners have no plans to part ways with the striker, according to Fabrizio Romano .

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But – as they look to win back-to-back Premier League titles for the first time in their history – are keen to add more depth.

And .

There have reportedly been offers from Saudi Arabia for the Nigerian, with Turkiye Gazetesi reporting a £128million bid from Al Hilal.

The bid was turned down by Gala, but reports elsewhere in Turkey suggest Osimhen could be open to the Premier League move instead.

And Arsenal are very much in the running for his signature with just days left in the summer transfer window.

Galatasaray SK v Samsunspor - Trendyol Süper LigOsimhen is reportedly open to Premier League move Credit: Getty