Arsenal are reportedly in advanced discussions to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. And the 27-year-old has decided that the only club he wants to join this summer is the Gunners.
Gyokeres has been at the centre of a transfer battle this summer, with Arsenal and Manchester United tussling over his signature. Sporting are said to be concerned the Sweden international will go on strike in an attempt to push through a transfer to the Emirates Stadium after he turned down a move to the Saudi Pro League. And Mikel Arteta has reportedly told Gunners chiefs he wants the deal completed in the next fortnight.
According to The Athletic, Arsenal and Sporting are in advanced talks over a deal for Gyokeres. The discussions are continuing, with Arteta pushing for a swift conclusion to wrap up the deal.
The transfer fee is yet to be decided, but personal terms are in place on a five-year contract. And the player has prioritised a switch to Arsenal for some time.
Gyokeres has become one of the most sought-after players in Europe thanks to his efforts for Sporting over the last two seasons. The star has netted 97 goals in 102 games for the Portuguese club, with 54 of those strikes coming last season.
He even bagged a hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League last November in one of Ruben Amorim’s final games at the helm. The ace helped his side reach the first knockout round of the European competition before they were eventually knocked out by Borussia Dortmund.
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