Arsenal is nearing a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP for £55m with potential add-ons worth £8.6m, marking a significant signing for the Premier League club.
Arsenal are on the verge of completing a significant transfer deal for Viktor Gyokeres, the talented Swedish striker from Sporting CP.
The Premier League club is expected to pay a fixed fee of £55 million, with potential add-ons worth up to £8.6 million. Gyokeres has been Arsenal’s primary target in the transfer window, and negotiations have been ongoing for some time.
The breakthrough in negotiations came when Gyokeres’ agent agreed to waive a commission due from the deal, lowering the asking price for Arsenal without Sporting receiving less than they wanted.
This development has paved the way for a potential agreement between the two clubs. Gyokeres’ impressive performances for Sporting CP have caught the attention of several top clubs, but Arsenal seems to be leading the chase.
Gyokeres has been in outstanding form for Sporting CP, scoring 97 goals in just 102 matches during his two seasons in the Portuguese capital.
He netted 54 goals in 52 games last campaign, helping Sporting win the league and the Portuguese Cup. A move to Arsenal would see Gyokeres return to English football, having previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion and Coventry City.
The 27-year-old striker has been linked with several top clubs, including Manchester United, but Arsenal appears to be the frontrunner in the race to sign him. Gyokeres’ impressive goal-scoring record and versatility on the pitch make him an attractive signing for Arsenal, who are looking to bolster their attack.
Gyokeres’ agent has played a crucial role in the negotiations, and his decision to waive the commission has facilitated the potential deal. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas had previously revealed that Gyokeres would not be allowed to leave for £59 million, disputing the existence of a “gentleman’s agreement” with the player’s agent.
Arsenal has been searching for a top-class striker to bolster their attack, and Gyokeres seems to be the perfect fit. With his impressive goal-scoring record and versatility on the pitch, Gyokeres could be the signing that helps Arsenal challenge for top honors in the Premier League.
The deal is expected to be finalized soon, with Arsenal reportedly having a five-year contract prepared for Gyokeres. If the transfer goes through, it would mark a significant signing for Arsenal and a new chapter in Gyokeres’ career.
