At the first press conference of the Asian tour, coach Mikel Arteta was asked about Arsenal's recruiting striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon.
After completing the agreements with Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga, Arsenal is very confident that Viktor Gyokeres may be the fifth rookie to join the Emirates Stadium. Gyokeres is said to be Arsenal's top target in the summer of 2025, and the Gunners have reached an individual agreement with the Swedish striker for a long time.
The 27 -year -old striker scored 54 goals in 42 matches for Sporting last season, he was considered to enhance the attack of the London team. However, Arsenal has not reached an agreement with Sporting on the transfer fee of the Swedish player.
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Arsenal has not yet signed the signature of Viktor Gyokeres. |
Some sources from Portugal said the problem between the two clubs in the sum of 2.5 million pounds related to additional terms. When asked about Arsenal recruiting Gyokeres at the first press conference of the Asian tour, coach Mikel Arteta said:
“You know, I cannot comment on any player who is not in our squad. When we successfully recruit any players, we will notify you.”
Viktor Gyokeres hired a shipping company to bring his belongings in Sporting to England, which showed that this player was almost Arsenal. The Gunners also believed to reach an agreement with Portugal's team this week.