Viktor Gyökeres on Verge of Record Arsenal Move as Agents Arrive in London

Viktor Gyökeres is about to become Arsenal’s major summer signing. His agents are in London to finalize terms for a deal worth up to €73.5 million.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Talks between Arsenal and Sporting CP are almost done as Gyökeres‘ agents finalize the transfer. Arsenal will pay an initial €63.5 million with €10 million in possible add-ons, making Gyökeres their most expensive signing this window.

Arsenal and Sporting CP agreed on a deal for Viktor Gyökeres, for €63.5 million plus €10 million in add-ons.

According to a previous report, Arsenal is signing Viktor Gyökeres for more than €69 million including add-ons.

The move progressed after Gyökeres’ agent agreed to lower his commission. Gyökeres is ready to fly in for his medical once the final details are settled. He has missed the start of pre-season with Sporting, prioritizing his move to Arsenal.

Recent news indicates that Viktor Gyökeres told Sporting CP he will not return for pre-season training.

Furthermore, it’s reported that Gyökeres is focused on joining Arsenal and is refusing to return to Sporting CP for training.

Arsenal has already signed Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer, showing their intent to compete for top titles this season.

Arsenal signed Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer.

According to a previous report, Arsenal is also close to signing Noni Madueke and renewing Ethan Nwaneri’s contract.

WHY ARSENAL ARE PUSHING HARD

Arsenal finished as Premier League runners-up for three straight years, narrowly missing the title. Lack of a goal-scoring striker has been a key reason for these misses. Gyökeres, 27, impressed at Sporting with 54 goals and 15 assists in 52 games last season.

Viktor Gyökeres scored 54 goals in 52 matches for Sporting CP last season.

According to a previous report, he has bettered his previous statistics in this last season.

His arrival is seen as the “final piece” in Arsenal’s rebuild to compete with Liverpool. Sporting lost their top scorer from last season and will have to find a replacement to keep their distance ahead of Benfica. Arsenal’s first Premier League match is against Manchester United, who were associated with Gyokeres a few weeks ago. The Gunners want a strong start in their title chase.

Arsenal finished second in the Premier League with 70 points in 2024/25.

Additionally, it is noted that Sporting CP won the Primeira Liga title in the 2024-25 season.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Once the personal terms and payment structures are finalized, Gyökeres is expected to complete his medical within days. Arsenal wants him in the squad before their U.S. pre-season tour for maximum time to adapt to Mikel Arteta’s style and teammates.

Currently, Arsenal wants to finalize Viktor Gyökeres’s transfer quickly.

With Champions League and domestic glory in sight, all eyes will be on Gyökeres to deliver the goals Arsenal need to end their title drought. Meanwhile, Sporting will need to replace their star forward as they prepare for their next title challenge in Portugal.