Viktor Gyokeres said he wanted to play in the Premier League, but confirmed that he would only join the club he wanted.
Arsenal had talks with Sporting Lisbon to sign a contract with Viktor Gyokeres this summer, but so far has not reached an agreement with the Portuguese club. MU and Juventus also approached Gyokeres this summer, but the 27 -year -old told both clubs that Arsenal was his favorite destination.
However, Sporting retains the price of 80 million euros (68.6 million pounds) they requested, while Arsenal's highest offer is only 60 million euros (51 million pounds) plus 10 million euros (8.5 million pounds) surcharges.
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Viktor Gyokeres admitted to playing in the English Premier League. |
Gyokeres is currently trying to put pressure on Sporting to be gone, he refused to return to the team on Saturday. The Portugal team is even considering disciplining the Swedish player. Latest, when asked about the future in an interview with France Football, Gyokeres replied: “It is football, you never know anything in advance. I don't think of that, let's wait and see what will happen.
If anything happens, it will happen. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me. ”
However, Gyokeres made it clear that he wanted to return to the Premier League after not making a mark in Brighton. He added: “This is one of the largest tournaments in Europe. I have been there for many years without playing a match. So, of course, I want to come back there to prove my ability. ”