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| Arsenal Set to Land Viktor Gyökeres as Talks with Sporting CP Advance. |
Arsenal appear to be on the verge of securing one of the most high-profile transfers of the summer. The Premier League giants have reportedly agreed personal terms with Viktor Gyökeres, Sporting CP’s prolific striker, and are now in advanced negotiations over the final transfer fee.
According to multiple credible sources, the Swedish forward is edging closer to becoming an Arsenal player. Talks with Sporting are said to be progressing well, with manager Mikel Arteta pushing for the deal to be finalized before the club kicks off its pre-season.
Viktor Gyökeres: One of Europe’s Most In-Demand Strikers
Gyökeres’ statistics speak volumes about his quality. Since joining Sporting CP, the former Brighton and Coventry City forward has scored 97 goals in just 102 appearances. That kind of form has caught the attention of many elite European clubs, including Manchester United, Juventus, and Atlético Madrid.
However, Arsenal have taken the lead in the race for his signature. According to The Athletic, the Gunners have agreed to a five-year contract with Gyökeres. While an official announcement is yet to be made, the deal is said to be progressing well.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that another key meeting took place on Sunday, bringing the two clubs closer to reaching full agreement on the fee.
Transfer Fee Still Under Discussion
Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has made it clear: the Portuguese club will not sell their star striker for a low price. Although initial rumors suggested a deal worth £59.7 million (around IDR 1.7 trillion), Varandas quickly dismissed the claim, calling it inaccurate.
That said, Sporting are also not insisting that Arsenal pay the full £85.3 million release clause (approximately IDR 3.3 trillion). Instead, both parties are working to find a figure that satisfies everyone involved.
Despite growing optimism, BBC Sport has urged fans to stay cautious until everything is finalized.
Arsenal’s Urgency: A New Striker Before Pre-Season
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly eager to complete the signing as soon as possible. With the team’s pre-season just around the corner, the coaching staff wants a new striker integrated early into the squad.
The recent signing of Martín Zubimendi, who finally joined after a long-running saga, strengthened Arsenal’s midfield. However, fans believe the striker position is the more urgent need at the moment.
Fans Growing Restless Over Striker Search
Supporters of the North London club are growing increasingly anxious. According to a recent Sports Illustrated poll of over 24,000 Arsenal fans, a staggering 88% said they were worried about the club’s failure to sign a new center-forward.
That anxiety may soon turn into relief if the Gyökeres deal goes through as expected.
Gyökeres Could Be the Missing Piece for Arsenal
If Arsenal successfully bring Viktor Gyökeres to the Emirates Stadium, it could be a game-changing move. His strength, finishing ability, and work ethic fit perfectly into Arteta’s attacking system.
The striker position has long been a question mark for Arsenal. Now, with the possibility of Gyökeres leading the line, the Gunners could be better equipped to challenge for major titles in the upcoming season.
Stay tuned, because this transfer story is far from over—but it’s moving fast.