Gyokeres joined Brighton and Hove Albion in 2017 from IF Brommapojkarna, but didn't feature for the Seagulls in any competition, instead being sent out on loan three times.

The Sweden international turned out for St Pauli, Swansea City and Coventry City, putting pen to paper on a permanent deal with the Sky Blues in January 2021.

He scored 43 goals in 116 games across all competitions for Coventry, leading to a move to Sporting CP, where he has gone on to flourish.

Gyokeres scored a league-high 29 times in his first season, leading Sporting to its first title in 19 years, before netting 39 goals to help it retain its crown last year.

His displays have seen him linked with a return to England, with Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly interested, and Gyokeres is keen to play in the Premier League.

"It's one of the biggest leagues in Europe," Gyokeres said in an interview with French newspaper L'Equipe. 

"I spent several years there without being able to play a single match. So, of course, it’s something I would like to do. It would be great revenge."

Gyokeres has a €100 million ($177.6 million) release clause in his contract, but reports have suggested Arsenal is willing to offer around €70 million ($124.3 million) for him.

But the 27-year-old was not worried about the potential fee for his services, but about feeling wanted and appreciated at his next club.

"It's football, you never know. I'm not thinking about it, we'll see what happens," he said.

"If something is going to happen, it will happen. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me."

Gyokeres's recent form has seen him become one of the top strikers in Europe.

Indeed, his 68 league goals since the start of 2023-2024 are the most of any player in Europe's top 10 leagues. Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is second with 62.

When asked whether he was on the same level as Kane and Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Gyokeres believes he is among the best strikers in the world.

"I'm definitely one of them," Gyokeres added. "It's difficult to rank me but yes, I'm at the same table as them now.

"What I managed to do at Sporting, I'm convinced I can do anywhere. You haven't seen the best of Gyokeres yet."