Arsenal may soon have a new striker leading the line — and his name is Viktor Gyokeres.
After weeks of talks, the Gunners have apparently reached a full agreement with Sporting Lisbon to sign the Swedish forward for a total of £63.8 million.
That includes a guaranteed £55.1 million fee, plus £8.7 million in add-ons. According to Sky Sports, Gyokeres is in London today for his medical. If all goes smoothly, Arsenal are expected to announce the signing within 48 hours.
The 27-year-old has been Arsenal’s top target all summer. With Benjamin Sesko staying put at Leipzig, the club shifted its focus entirely to Gyokeres.
And who could blame them? He scored 54 goals in 52 games last season. That’s not just hot form — that’s barbecue level sizzle.
Sporting are happy with the bonus structure, which includes payments for appearances, goals, and Champions League qualification.
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Gyokeres’ agent even waived his £5.6 million commission to help seal the deal. Now that’s a striker willing to assist off the pitch too.
Will Viktor Gyokeres join Arsenal for pre-season?With Arsenal already in Singapore for their pre-season tour, fans are asking the big question — will Gyokeres join them in Asia?
Mikel Arteta gave a hint, saying, “Obviously, once we have finalised everything with a player, we want to integrate him with the team as quickly as possible.”
If the medical checks out, Gyokeres could hop on a plane and link up with the squad in time for Sunday’s friendly against Newcastle.
Arsenal also face Spurs in Hong Kong later in the week, and Arteta is keen for all new signings to settle in early.
Gyokeres would be returning to English football after spells at Brighton and Coventry. This time, though, it looks like he’s arriving not as a prospect — but as a game-changer.
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