Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Monday, 25 May 2026, 22:04 / Updated Monday, 25 May 2026 22:04
Wayne Rooney, former England international and Premier League legend, has named this season's best transfer in England's top flight: Viktor Gyokeres, striker of champions Arsenal.
The former Manchester United captain praised the Swedish striker for the decisive role he played in Arsenal's successful title campaign. Viktor Gyokeres was transferred by the Gunners in the summer of 2025 from Sporting.
Wayne Rooney: “I think Viktor Gyokeres is the best signing of the season”
“I think Viktor Gyokeres is the best signing of the season. Granit Xhaka has been brilliant for Sunderland, but look at what Gyokeres has brought to Arsenal. It's exactly what they needed. Finishing second for the last three years, I think Gyokeres has given Arsenal something different and is one of the deciding factors in winning the Premier League,” said Wayne Rooney, according to goal.com.
Radu Drăgușin (in a duel with Viktor Gyokeres) failed to confirm the trust granted / PHOTO: Getty Images
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The Gunners paid 66.9 million euros to bring Viktor Gyokeres to the Emirates. The attacking midfielder has played 54 games in all competitions for Arsenal, scoring 21 goals and providing 3 assists. It is quoted by specialized websites at 65 million euros. Teams on Viktor Gyokeres CV: Brighton, St. Pauli, Swansea, Coventry, Sporting. Viktor Gyokeres is also a Swedish international. For the national team of his country he has 32 matches, 12 goals and will go to the World Championship in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
“The Gunners” managed to win the Premier League after a break of 22 years. Arsenal have a chance to win the Champions League for the first time. The team led from the bench by Mikel Arteta will play the grand final against PSG. The last act was scheduled for Saturday, May 30, from 19:00 on the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
