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Paul Scholes questions whether Viktor Gyokeres is the 'clever striker' Mikel Arteta really wanted at Arsenal as doubts raised over tactical fit

Arsenal finally ended their protracted search for a new striker by landing Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon in a £64 million deal, but Manchester United legend Paul Scholes isn't convinced that he is the right man to lead Mikel Arteta's attack. Scholes has raised doubts over how Gyokeres will fit into Arteta's system while suggesting he may not be the "clever" No.9 that the coach really wanted.

'Doesn't feel right' – Jamie Carragher speaks out against Liverpool's proposed £150m Alexander Isak swoop amid concerns over former club's 'messy' transfer activity

Jamie Carragher has admitted he "doesn't feel right" about Liverpool's proposed £150m swoop for Alexander Isak. Despite already investing nearly £252 million ($335m) on signings including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Hugo Ekitike, the Reds are still chasing a deal with Newcastle for Isak, which Carragher believes veers away from the club’s historically cautious and strategic transfer philosophy.