Sporting’s prolific striker edges closer to a high-profile Arsenal switch as the Gyökeres Transfer Saga nears its dramatic conclusion.
Arsenal’s long pursuit of Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres is reaching a crescendo, as the transfer saga takes a decisive turn. CNN Portugal reports that the prolific forward is already preparing for a move to North London, with Sporting CP close to accepting a lucrative offer that could finally seal the deal.
After weeks of negotiations, Arsenal have reportedly tabled a fresh offer of €65 million plus €15 million in bonuses, hitting Sporting CP’s €80 million valuation. While Sporting president Frederico Varandas had previously dismissed lower offers, this latest bid seems to have brought both sides close to agreement.
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Gyökeres, who was initially expected to return to Sporting’s pre-season training on July 1st, has now been granted additional time off—his return postponed to July 11th, just before the club’s training camp in Lagos in Portugal. This delay, coupled with reports of him preparing to leave Portugal, strongly suggests that the transfer is imminent.
The striker has made no secret of his desire to join Arsenal, with sources indicating that personal terms were agreed weeks ago. Arsenal officials were spotted in Lisbon last week, reportedly finalizing the deal with Sporting.
If completed, the transfer would mark a major coup for the Gunners, adding one of Europe’s most prolific forwards to their ranks. Gyökeres scored 43 goals and provided 15 assists last season across all competitions, making him a standout performer in Liga Portugal.
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