Arsenal are on the verge of securing a major attacking reinforcement, as they close in on a deal to sign Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners have been tracking the Swedish forward for several months and are now in advanced negotiations with the Portuguese club, aiming to finalize the transfer before the pre-season tour begins. Reports suggest that Gyökeres has already agreed to personal terms with Arsenal and is eager to make the move to the Premier League.
Sporting, however, are standing firm on their valuation of the player, which is believed to be around £68.5 million. Arsenal’s initial bid reportedly falls slightly below that figure, but they remain confident that a deal can be reached through structured payments and add-ons. Gyökeres enjoyed a phenomenal season in Portugal, racking up over 50 goals across all competitions and helping Sporting lift another league title.Sources close to the player indicate that he is pushing for the move to North London, having communicated his desire to Sporting officials directly. The 26-year-old is keen to test himself at a higher level and sees Mikel Arteta’s project as a perfect fit for his playing style. Sporting, while reluctant to lose their top scorer, are already weighing up potential replacements should the transfer go through.
With Arsenal looking to sharpen their attack ahead of a busy campaign that includes Champions League football, Gyökeres has emerged as the club’s priority target. Should final details be ironed out in the coming days, the Gunners could announce his arrival before the end of the month. For now, negotiations continue behind closed doors, with optimism building that a breakthrough is close.
