Pardew, who has managed teams like Crystal Palace and Newcastle, expressed his concerns during an interview. He said, "If I were an Arsenal fan, I'd be worried about Gyokeres so far." Pardew's comments suggest that he is not entirely sold on Gyokeres' abilities.

Pardew compared Gyokeres' performances in different leagues, noting that he was more effective in Portugal's Sporting than in the Premier League. He pointed out that Gyokeres struggled to make an impact in the recent match against Liverpool, failing to demonstrate the speed and agility that was expected of him.

Pardew's comments are not a personal attack on Gyokeres, but rather a reflection of his own observations. He hopes that the young striker will be able to meet the high expectations placed upon him and become the number nine that Arsenal has been searching for.