India, Sept. 14 -- Arsenal's summer pursuit of Julian Alvarez could have taken a dramatically different route, with the Gunners reportedly exploring a cash-plus-player formula involving Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker, signed for a reported £64 million last summer, has struggled for regular Premier League minutes this season as Kai Havertz has moved ahead in the pecking order.

Now, fresh details suggest Gyokeres was considered a potential makeweight in Arsenal's ambitious attempt to prise Alvarez away from Atletico Madrid.

Viktor Gyokeres Transfer: Why Was Arsenal Willing To Consider An Exit?

Gyokeres' position at Arsenal FC has changed significantly since his arrival from Sporting. He scored 21 goals in 55 appearances across...