The recent transfer of Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal for a fee of €66.9 million has sparked debate about his performance and value. While he was a prolific scorer at Sporting, his goalscoring rate at Arsenal has been less impressive, with only 17 goals in 43 games. This raises questions about his worth compared to Arsenal's most expensive strikers. The article compares Gyökeres to the club's top strikers, highlighting the poor return on investment for some high-profile signings. Despite his impressive goalscoring rate at Sporting, Gyökeres' performance at Arsenal has been underwhelming, with a cost-per-goal average of €3.9 million, the second-worst among Arsenal's top 10 most expensive forwards. This contrasts with players like Gabriel Jesus, who has averaged €1.7 million per goal, and Alexandre Lacazette, who cost just €0.3 million per goal. The article concludes that Gyökeres needs to improve his goalscoring rate to justify his high transfer fee and secure his long-term spot in the starting XI. While his current rate of 0.40 goals per game is the third-best among Arsenal's top strikers, it is still a concern for a player of his caliber. The article emphasizes the importance of consistent performance and the need for players to prove their worth over time.
