It looks like Arsenal is almost certain to sign Viktor Gyokeres.
Reports from Tuesday afternoon indicate that Viktor Gyokeres will finally be moving to Arsenal, and it appears that their team is already thrilled about the possibility.
Arsenal and Sporting have been negotiating throughout the summer over how much Arsenal will pay Sporting for the Swedish international and how much of it will go toward add-ons. As transfer negotiations continued, the Gunners flew to Asia for their preseason tour without Gyokeres, hoping to finalize a deal quickly so their new recruit could start as soon as possible.
According to speculations, Gyokeres will join Arsenal this week after a long wait for a breakthrough.
On Monday, Mikel Arteta made the following statement regarding the striker: “I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet.”
Arteta continued: “There’s still a long time in the window and we are seeking still, in terms of numbers, we are short and we have to improve the depth and quality of the squad.”
According to reports, defender Cristhian Mosquera is on his way to Singapore to join the Gunners tour and finalize his own transfer.
According to recent reports, Arsenal has agreed to pay £54.8 million for Gyokeres, with an additional £8.6 million in add-ons, bringing the total possible worth to almost £63 million.
After weeks of rumors and delays, supporters were finally able to get enthusiastic about the transfer when it was reported by several publications.
A post ‘confirming’ Gyokeres’ transfer was liked by three players, indicating that Arsenal’s current squad in Singapore has also done so.
A screen grab of Declan Rice, newcomer Noni Madueke, and toddler Max Dowman ‘liking’ the post before the Gyokeres’ visit is officially confirmed.
It will be too soon for a possible Gyokeres debut when Arsenal plays AC Milan at the Singapore National Stadium on Wednesday.
The Gunners will then play Newcastle at the same venue on Sunday. Next week, they will meet Tottenham in a contentious North London derby in Hong Kong, where they hope their new acquisitions will contribute.
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