Viktor Gyökeres Set to Join Arsenal After Reaching Full Agreement

Arsenal are close to signing Viktor Gyökeres. The Swedish striker has agreed on personal terms and told Sporting CP he wants to move to North London. All parties want to finish the deal before pre-season begins.

GYÖKERES TELLS SPORTING HE WANTS ARSENAL

Gyökeres has agreed on contract terms with Arsenal. He told Sporting CP he wants to join the Premier League side for the new season. The Gunners are negotiating with Sporting about the transfer fee, which is reported to be above €60 million, as Sporting CP demands more than €60 million for Gyökeres, having previously rejected offers of €60 million plus €10 million in add-ons. Some bonuses will be based on appearances, while others depend on winning the Champions League or Ballon d’Or.

According to a previous report, Sporting CP demands more than €60 million for Viktor Gyökeres, rejecting offers of €60 million plus €10 million in add-ons.

ARSENAL’S BIG STRIKER PLAN TAKES SHAPE

The move follows Arsenal’s signings of Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Arsenal finished second in the Premier League during the 2024-25 season, securing 70 points. They missed out on the title to Liverpool. Despite a strong season, the need for a top striker was clear. Manager Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen this position. Gyökeres scored 54 goals in 52 appearances for Sporting CP last season, contributing to their Primeira Liga title victory, and has caught the attention of top clubs in Europe.

Sporting CP won the Primeira Liga title in the 2024/25 season according to a previous report.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR GYÖKERES AND ARSENAL?

Arsenal want Gyökeres to join their squad before they leave for their Asian pre-season tour later this month. He is focused on completing his move to England and is not expected to return to Sporting’s academy for pre-season. Once agreements with Sporting are finalized, the transfer should happen quickly. Gyökeres will join the team and prepare for Arsenal’s first Premier League match of the 2025/26 season. Sporting will need to replace their top scorer to defend their Primeira Liga title next year.

As reported earlier, Viktor Gyökeres refuses to play for Sporting CP over a disagreement on a promised transfer fee, highlighting the urgency of his transfer situation.