Mikel Arteta gives four-word response on Viktor Gyokeres’ Arsenal future after Julian Alvarez swap transfer claims

MIKEL ARTETA has ruled out a summer exit for Viktor Gyokeres amid transfer links to Spain. Gyokeres had been touted as a potential makeweight in a deal to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid this summer. Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with a switch to Atletico Madrid Credit: Getty Mikel Arteta has ruled out a summer exit for the striker Credit: Getty But the Swedish striker, who finished as Arsenal’s top scorer last season following his £63.5m move, will be staying in North London. When asked about the future of Gyokeres, Arsenal boss Arteta simply replied: “He’s going to stay.” Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! Arteta refused to get drawn into any gossip about signing Alvarez too, adding: “I’m not going to talk about a footballer who isn’t ours.” Arsenal are still exploring an ambitious deal to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid this summer, should the Brazilian not extend his current contract at the Bernabeu. But another attacker is reminding Arteta that he already has a potential superstar in his ranks. Teenage sensation Max Dowman scored one and set up another during the Gunners’ 4-1 pre-season victory over Girona on Saturday. And Arteta has called on the rising star to continue his development ahead of what is likely to be a huge season for the 16-year-old. The Arsenal manager said: “When you play for Arsenal, the expectations should be high and you should be expecting really good things. Most read in Sport Arteta has called on Max Dowman to continue his development this season Credit: Shutterstock Editorial BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK We know what he’s capable of doing. We want to be more consistent in terms of the performances and the actions that he can deliver. “But I think today he had a really good game.” Comment now