Viktor Gyökeres Arsenal Move in Jeopardy as Talks Stall

Viktor Gyökeres’ move from Sporting CP to Arsenal is in danger. The clubs can’t agree on the transfer fee. The Swedish striker told Sporting he only wants to join Arsenal and won’t return to training until then.

According to a previous report, Viktor Gyökeres has refused to attend Sporting CP training sessions to force a move to Arsenal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal and Sporting CP are still talking, but there’s a big difference in the money they want. Sporting wants around £69 million, including add-ons, while Arsenal hasn’t agreed to this.

Reports indicate that Sporting CP wants around £69 million with add-ons for Viktor Gyökeres.

Gyökeres even offered to give up €2 million of his salary to help the move. Talks recently stopped in Lisbon, and Arsenal is thinking about stepping back from the deal. Sporting allowed Gyökeres to delay his pre-season return, but they still can’t agree.

GYÖKERES’ IMPACT LAST SEASON

Gyökeres scored an amazing 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season.

As noted in recent reports, Viktor Gyökeres scored 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season.

This included a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City. He is now one of Europe’s top strikers, with 97 goals in two seasons in Portugal. Arsenal sees him as the key player they need to win. Last season,

it was confirmed that Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season with 70 points.

Sporting, who won the league and Portuguese Cup last season, also recently reported that Sporting CP won the Primeira Liga title in the 2024-25 season anddon’t want to lose their star player for cheap.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND SPORTING?

Arsenal might have to look for other strikers if no agreement is reached soon. They start the new season with a tough game against Manchester United. Sporting starts their title defense in mid-August, needing to sort out Gyökeres’ future quickly. The next few days are crucial for both clubs in this high-profile saga.