Arsenal Reach Agreement with Viktor Gyökeres on Five-Year Deal

Arsenal have agreed on terms with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres. This big transfer move could bring the Swedish player to the Premier League club until June 2030.

According to a previous report, Viktor Gyökeres has a €100 million release clause in his contract with Sporting CP.

GYÖKERES FOCUSED ON ARSENAL MOVE

Talks between Arsenal and Sporting CP have sped up. Gyökeres has made it clear he wants to join Arsenal soon. The club is now negotiating a transfer fee. A five-year deal with the player is already in place. Reports suggest Gyökeres will skip Sporting’s pre-season training to push for the move. Club-to-club discussions are going well. Sporting CP demand more than €60 million for Viktor Gyökeres, rejecting offers of €60 million plus €10 million in add-ons. This could total around €80 million depending on performance.

A previous report confirmed that Viktor Gyökeres refuses to play for Sporting CP over a disagreement on a promised transfer fee.

ARSENAL’S SUMMER STRATEGY AND GYÖKERES’ IMPACT

Arsenal have made Gyökeres their main target. They also considered other forwards like Benjamin Sesko. Gyökeres had a great 2024-25 season at Sporting, scoring 54 goals in 52 matches. His joining is crucial for Mikel Arteta. He wants his squad ready before pre-season tours in Asia this month. Arsenal also reached the Champions League semi-finals. They are looking to enhance their attack to aim for 2025-26 trophies.

A previous report confirmed that Viktor Gyökeres scored 54 goals in 52 matches for Sporting CP in the 2024-25 season.

According to a previous report, Arsenal finished second in the Premier League during the 2024-25 season, securing 70 points in the standings.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Final talks between Arsenal and Sporting CP will focus on payment details. Arsenal hope to have Gyökeres ready for pre-season games. This gives him a chance to fit in before the new season. Their first official match will be the Premier League opener against Manchester United. This is a direct clash between the top two teams from last season. If things go smoothly, Gyökeres will play a key role in Arsenal’s efforts to catch their direct opponents. The club aims to win the Premier League title for the first time since 2004.

According to a previous report, Arsenal are pursuing Noni Madueke during the summer transfer window to build on their successful season.