Arsenal, Sporting and Viktor Gyokeres
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Gyokeres to Arsenal update, Rashford in Barcelona talks, Liverpool close in on Ekitike - Latest transfer news and rumours as Arsenal not expected to finalise Gyokeres deal before squad leaves for pre-
Arsenal have reportedly moved to the verge of a 'full agreement' with Sporting Lisbon for the signing of Viktor Gyokeres. The Sweden international has indicated he wants to join Arsenal after spending two years in the Portuguese capital.
The summer transfer window is really starting to cook, with Liverpool closing in on the £300m mark as they seek a deal for Hugo Ekitike, Manchester United close to Bryan Mbeumo and Arsenal preparing to announce signing No.
Gyökeres has made it abundantly clear that he has no desire to return to Sporting, having refused to report for pre-season, while Sporting president Frederico Varandas has insisted he is happy to fine Gyökeres and keep him at the club if Arsenal do not meet their demands.
A deal in principle has been agreed for Gyokeres, although minor details are still to be sorted, with Sporting said to be making Andrea Berta’s life difficult in negotiations. Arsenal will pay an initial £55 million, with a consensus on the nature of the £8 million in performance-related add-ons yet to be reached.
ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and many big deals are in the pipeline. Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly set to travel to London to complete his medical ahead of a
Arsenal are in the process of completing a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres after taking final steps in negotiations with Sporting CP for the striker.
Negotiations between Arsenal and Portuguese side Sporting CP have progressed significantly in recent days, with the Gunners increasing their fixed offer to €63.5 million (£54m/$69m), plus €10 million (£8m/$11m) in performance-related bonuses.
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