Viktor Gyökeres Decides on Transfer as Arsenal and Man Utd Show Interest; Sporting Open to Selling for Less
VIKTOR GYOKERES has decided to make the jump to the Premier League and has already selected his new club.
The 26-year-old striker has garnered significant interest following his move to Sporting Lisbon in 2023 from Coventry, netting 95 goals in 99 appearances in Portugal.
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Both Arsenal and Manchester United are particularly interested, as the entire league is on the lookout for strikers.
Reports indicate that Gyokeres has an £85 million release clause.
However, it is now believed that Sporting would entertain offers around £58 million.
According to talkSPORT, Arsenal seems to have the advantage in negotiations.
The North London club is gearing up for a significant summer overhaul after another trophyless campaign, pinpointing the striker position as a crucial area for improvement.
Kai Havertz has been attempting to cover the center-forward role but had hamstring surgery in early February and has yet to return.
Neither he nor fellow makeshift forward Gabriel Jesus can be classified as natural strikers.
Despite being positioned just below them, Arsenal has scored 17 fewer goals than league champions Liverpool.
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With Gyokeres poised to become the first player from outside Europe’s top five leagues to win the European Golden Boot in 23 years, he could elevate the Gunners to new heights.
United have also shown interest, having scored only 42 goals this league season while Hojlund and Zirkzee are still acclimating amid injuries and inconsistency.
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The Red Devils benefit from a connection to Sporting, as manager Ruben Amorim has previously worked with the forward in Portugal.
Gyokeres’ lower asking price makes him an attractive target, especially considering Newcastle is likely to demand around £150 million for Alexander Isak, who has netted 23 league goals this season.
Gyokeres himself remains tight-lipped about summer transfers, but Arsenal’s sporting director Berta is known to admire his talents.
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