After Mikel Arteta’s team received approval to move for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal is getting closer to making their second summer acquisition. The announcement follows months of anticipation for Martin Zubimendi’s arrival, which was publicly announced.
The Swede is expected to leave Lisbon for north London, despite being mentioned as a possible target by teams like Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool. Gyokeres has scored 97 goals in 102 games for his current employers, making him one of the top strikers in the world of football.
Although the Premier League is a significant improvement over Liga Portugal, the striker may not experience all the benefits. According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have yet to agree on a transfer fee, indicating that he is prepared to part with a substantial sum of money to complete the deal.
Viktor Gyokeres Desperate to Play For Arsenal
He’s ready to take drastic measures to force through the move
Romano has stated that he is willing to forgo a seven-figure payment if the 27-year-old decides to transfer to the Emirates this summer. It is estimated that the amount is €2 million, or £1.73 million.
The former Coventry City player declined the chance to join the lucrative Saudi Pro League, demonstrating that money is not his driving force. Everyone can see that he wants to play for one of the greatest teams in the world and at the highest level.
In addition to that extreme step, Sporting Lisbon is reportedly afraid the attacker will follow through on his pledge to skip preseason training, which starts on Monday, according to The Sun. Expect Gyokeres to stay at the camp until the £68.5 million that the Portuguese champions want to close the deal is paid.
The former Championship shooter and Sporting president Frederico Varandas had a public falling out, but Varandas thought the threat of not showing up was just a bluff. After being given additional time off for his participation in Sweden’s international matches at the end of the 2024–25 season, Gyokeres was still expected to travel to the capital on Sunday night.
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