Viktor Gyökeres Makes Arsenal His Priority Amid Man United Interest

Viktor Gyökeres wants to join Arsenal this summer. He is not interested in Manchester United, even though they are trying hard to sign him. He also has issues with his current club, Sporting CP.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sporting CP‘s agents talked to Manchester United again about signing Gyökeres. But Gyökeres told them he only wants to join Arsenal. Man United is trying to pay close to Sporting’s €80 million asking price, but Gyökeres hasn’t changed his mind. Arsenal has offered €63.5 million plus €10 million in bonuses, a deal which Sporting CP agreed to. However, negotiations between the clubs are reportedly stuck over the details of the add-ons. Gyökeres, who is in Majorca and isn’t going back to training, still wants to move to Arsenal.

ARSENAL’S PLANS AND GYÖKERES’ IMPACT

Arsenal came second in the Premier League last season, barely missing the title to Liverpool. They had trouble scoring goals and want Gyökeres to help with that. He scored 54 goals and provided 10 assists last season for Sporting. Rivals like Man United are also trying to improve. Arsenal believes Gyökeres could help close the gap to the champions.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

Arsenal will play a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Singapore on July 23. They are still working on the Gyökeres transfer, with talks reportedly delayed. Sporting wants favorable payment terms, while Arsenal is trying to finalize the deal. Man United finished fifteenth last season and are trying to strengthen their team to get back into European competitions by next season. But it seems Gyökeres has rejected them, so they’re looking at other targets. People are watching Arsenal’s Asia tour to see if they can complete the signing before the season starts.