Arsenal and Sporting in Final Round of Talks for Gyökeres Transfer

Arsenal are close to reaching a deal with Sporting CP for Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres. Talks are ongoing in London, as both clubs try to agree on the final details. These include add-ons that could bring the total fee up to €73.5 million.

A previous report confirmed that Arsenal is signing Viktor Gyökeres for up to €73.5 million.

WHAT’S THE LATEST IN NEGOTIATIONS?

Arsenal have offered Sporting a fixed fee of €63.5 million. However, Sporting want up to €10 million to be easy and guaranteed add-ons. The talks saw a breakthrough when Gyökeres’ agent agreed to waive his commission. This reduced Arsenal’s total cost while still meeting Sporting’s valuation. Despite this progress, discussions on the structure of these bonuses are ongoing. If talks stall further, both clubs and the player’s representatives may make public statements, showing how tense this transfer has become for all parties involved.

According to a previous report, Arsenal will pay €63.5 million with €10 million in add-ons for Viktor Gyökeres.

ARSENAL’S AGGRESSIVE SUMMER AMBITIONS

Viktor Gyökeres, 27, had a stellar season for Sporting, scoring 54 goals in 52 matches. This helped his team to finish second in Portugal’s Primeira Liga. Arsenal are keen to add his firepower to their squad after finishing second in the Premier League last season with 70 points. They were just two points behind champions Manchester City. Arsenal have already signed Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga, with Noni Madueke also reportedly close to signing. Manager Mikel Arteta is making clear statements about his intent to win the league this coming season, and signing Gyökeres is considered key to his plans.

A previous report confirmed that Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season with 70 points.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL AND SPORTING?

Arsenal are set to open their Premier League campaign against Manchester United in the opening weekend. They remain focused on adding Gyökeres before the new season begins to bolster their attacking options. Sporting, who finished as league and cup winners last season after narrowly clenching the league title, have already started preseason and will face Casa Pia in their first league match after facing Benfica for the Portuguese Supercup at the end of this month. If Arsenal and Sporting close the deal in the coming days, all parties hope the striker will arrive in North London before the season kicks off, aiming for a swift integration into Arteta’s starting XI.

According to a report, Arsenal intends to integrate Viktor Gyökeres before their U.S. pre-season tour.