Viktor Gyökeres Set For Arsenal Medical After Sporting Agreement

Viktor Gyökeres is on his way to London for a medical with Arsenal. The club agreed on a deal worth up to €73.5 million with Sporting CP. Gyökeres pushed hard for this move, as he chose Arsenal as his preferred club despite other interest.

GYOKERES HEADS TO ARSENAL

Arsenal and Sporting have a deal for Viktor Gyökeres. The agreement is worth €63.5 million initially, with potential add-ons of up to €10 million. The 26-year-old Swedish striker, along with his agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, is traveling to London. He is there to finalize the contract and undergo medical tests. Notably, Cetinkaya waived part of his commission to facilitate this deal. Arsenal made signing a top striker their main priority, having turned to Gyökeres after considering options like Benjamin Sesko

STANDOUT FORM AND PLAYER HISTORY

Gyökeres had a standout season with Sporting CP, where he scored 54 goals in 52 matches, helping his team win the title. Overall, making him one of Europe’s most effective strikers in 2024-25. Arsenal, needing a clinical forward, faced a strong title challenge, finishing second, ten points behind champions Liverpool. Gyökeres’ arrival gives manager Mikel Arteta a powerful attacking option to team up with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli.

WHAT’S NEXT: PRESEASON AND GOALS

After Gyökeres completes his Arsenal medical and signs, he will join the squad for their preseason tour. Arsenal’s next game is against Newcastle United in Singapore. It’s a clash between two sides aiming for a top-four finish in the Premier League. Arsenal remain serious contenders, determined to close the narrow gap to Liverpool at the top. For Sporting, losing their top scorer is a significant setback, but they retained the Primeira Liga title and will compete in the Champions League next season. Arsenal are now expected to focus on finalizing their squad for a title push, with Gyökeres at the core of their aspirations.