According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the representative of striker Viktor Gyokeres was present in London to close the contract with Arsenal. It is expected that in the next few hours, this deal will be officially completed.
The long -term negotiations because Sporting's Presidento Varandas president refused to accept the price that Gyokeres believed that it was agreed in advance: 60 million euros plus 10 million euros.
However, Arsenal's offer has now surpassed that number, in which, the Gunners prepared 63.5 million euros with 10 million euros. The Premier League representative has officially promoted the terms and deals that are coming to an end. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said: “The representative of Viktor Gyokeres was present in London to close the contract – Here We Go will be announced shortly after! Everything is on the momentum.”
Gyokeres persevered and did not return to focus on the season with Sporting because he wanted to move to the Premier League, and a 5 -year contract with Arsenal was prepared.
The 27 -year -old Swedish striker has emerged as Arsenal's number one target for the center. Gyokeres himself also prioritized the Gunners than every other team, while coach Mikel Arteta wanted to quickly take him back to the army.
Gyokeres joined Sporting in 2023 from Coventry City and quickly became one of the most sought after players in Europe. Last season, he scored 54 goals in 52 matches, helping Sporting win a double championship of domestic and national cup.
According to TalkSport, if joining Arsenal, Gyokeres will receive a salary of £ 200,000/week, taking him into the group of the highest paid players at the club. Only 4 players who receive higher salary than Gyokeres at Arsenal include: Declan Rice (240,000 pounds/week), Martin Odegaard (240,000), Gabriel Jesus (265,000) and Kai Havertz (280,000).
In addition, the Swedish striker will be given Arsenal's No. 9 shirt. Up to this point, Arsenal has welcomed three rookies, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Norgaard. Meanwhile, Sporting Lisbon has come closer to the striker Luis Suarez of Almeria. Suarez has been recruited by Sporting to replace Gyokeres since 2025/26.