Viktor Gyökeres Near Arsenal Transfer
As the transfer negotiations continue, Gyökeres' potential move to Arsenal could have significant implications for the club's offensive strategy and the player's own career, with the Swedish striker looking to take his talents to the English Premier League.
Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish striker considered one of Europe's top scorers, is close to being signed by Arsenal, having accumulated 109 goals in games for his club and the Swedish national team, becoming a central figure in European football.
Gyökeres, who plays for Sporting in Portugal, finished the 2024/2025 season as the second-highest scorer in Europe, behind only Kylian Mbappé. The player, born in 1998, has had a career marked by challenges and evolution, passing through clubs in England, Wales, and Germany before achieving stardom in Portuguese football. He has been responsible for 97 goals and 27 assists in 102 official matches for Sporting, in addition to winning two national titles.
The Arsenal team has advanced in negotiations to sign the center-forward, who had already expressed interest in the transfer and reached an agreement on salary bases with the London team. The Sporting initially rejected a proposal of 55 million euros, but the possible arrival of Gyökeres at Arsenal is part of the club's offensive reinforcement project.
The negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting are ongoing, with an atmosphere of maximum tension between the parties. Gyökeres sacrificed 2 million euros in salary to improve Arsenal's offer, and the player is referenced by Sporting, but is not a priority. The English club offers 65 million euros plus 15 million in bonuses, but Sporting resists lowering the price to 70 million euros.