Arsenal Morning Round-Up, Sunday 18th October 2026: Gyokeres Linked with Arsenal Exit as Gossip Columns Swirl Ahead of Forest Clash

Transfer gossip dominates this morning, with Sunday's papers reporting that Viktor Gyokeres is keen to leave Arsenal, according to Sky Sports (Sky Sports). The BBC's Sunday gossip column echoes the claim that Gyokeres is pushing for a way out, while also noting other interest around Europe involving Xabi Alonso and Liverpool (BBC Sport).

Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho has had his say on a player previously linked with Arsenal, suggesting Vinicius Junior should have forced through a move away from Real Madrid, telling Football.London he "would have forced a move" (Football.London).

Attention also turns to today's Premier League action, with Arsenal travelling to the City Ground for a Super Sunday clash against Nottingham Forest, live on Sky Sports (Sky Sports). Football.London have published their predicted Arsenal XI for the match, tipping five changes and Eberechi Eze to be left out of the starting line-up (Football.London).

So it's a big day ahead for Arsenal, with the Gyokeres transfer saga rumbling on in the background as Mikel Arteta's side look to continue their Premier League form away at Forest this afternoon (Sky Sports) (Sky Sports) (Football.London).

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