Rio Ferdinand's view after watching Viktor Gyokeres 'really closely' could worry Arsenal fans

Rio Ferdinand is not convinced that Arsenal-bound Viktor Gyokeres will get the opportunities he's enjoyed in Portugal once he completes a move to the Premier League.

The former Manchester United star previously expressed concerns about the Red Devils going after the Swedish star despite his goal record. Gyokeres has excelled in recent years with Sporting Lisbon, scoring just shy of 100 goals across the last two years.

However, as with any striker not operating in one of Europe's top five leagues, there have been those who've questioned whether Gyokeres would be as prolific in England.

The Swedish striker is set to complete a move to Arsenal from Sporting this weekend. It is understood that the two clubs have eventually agreed on a £63.5m deal after the move was initially held up because of negotiations regarding add-on payments.

Ferdinand claims he's observed Gyokeres closely on several occasions and believes he's getting chances that won't come his way in England and also believes, once his physicality is nullified, he could struggle.

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He said on : "I don't think he's the guy. I've watched him probably three times really, really closely. And three times I've gone: 'He ain't getting that opportunity in the Prem.'" The ex-United defender also questioned: "Is there enough - after he's physically matched - to get him a goal?"

Gyokeres has proved himself to be among the sharpest strikers in Europe, scoring 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season as they claimed another league title. That haul included a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City.

Adding a No 9 has been a priority for Arsenal this summer and the north Londoners turned their attention to Gyokeres after Benjamin Sesko's wage demands proved to be a sticking point in negotiations.

The 27-year-old has been given permission to travel so that he can complete his medical ahead of the ex-Coventry City frontman signing a five-year contract. Once a deal is over the line Gyokeres is due to join up with the Arsenal squad in Singapore on the first leg of their pre-season tour of Asia.

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