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Metro
2 days ago
- Business
- Metro
Arsenal make final decision on Viktor Gyokeres transfer after agent meeting
Arsenal are now set to move quickly to wrap up a deal to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports in Portugal. Gyokeres' relationship with Sporting has turned sour this week with the Sweden international now desperate to secure a move away from the Portuguese capital. Arsenal held fresh talks with the striker's agent on Wednesday to discuss a move to bring him to the Emirates. The Gunners have explored moves for both Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko this summer with reports now suggesting the former may now be their prime target. Arsenal officials met with Gyokeres' representative, Hasan Cetinkaya, with A Bola reporting the Premier League side are now ready to move forward with a concrete offer. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. During the meeting, Arsenal discussed terms with Cetinkaya and the fee it will take to sign him with a formal proposal expected 'in the next few hours'. A Bola also claim Arsenal are 'in a hurry' to conclude the deal with Gyokeres also keen on the move to north London. Arsenal must now agree a fee with Sporting with club president Frederico Varandas yesterday accusing Gyokeres' agent of trying to 'threaten and blackmail' the Portuguese champions. Despite having a €100million (£84m) release clause, it has been widely reported Sporting will allow him to leave him for €60m plus €10m in add-ons (£50m plus £8m) this summer, stemming from an apparent agreement between the club and player's representatives last year. Varandas however insisted there was never any agreement over a final number, ruling out the possibility of Gyokeres leaving for that cut price fee. 'One thing you should already know is me better,' Varandas said. 'Threats, blackmail and insults don't work with me. I can guarantee that Viktor Gyokeres will not leave for 60+10 because I never promised him that. More Trending 'This game that the agent is playing only makes the situation worse. [Are there offers for 60 million?] To this day, Sporting has not had an offer for Viktor Gyokeres, neither today nor last season.' Arsenal also remain in talks with RB Leipzig over a move for Sesko. Sporting director Andrea Berta believes a deal can be done for around £75m but so far there has been no major breakthrough. Manchester United and Juventus meanwhile remain interested in the former Coventry City star. Ruben Amorim has been eager for a reunion with his former striker in Manchester but a lack of European football on offer at Old Trafford next season could prove to be a decisive blow to those plans. MORE: Leroy Sane reveals why he snubbed Arsenal interest to join Galatasaray MORE: Chelsea slammed for selling 'unbelievable' player to Arsenal for just £5m MORE: Arsenal transfer target Rodrygo drops hint on his future after first meeting with Xabi Alonso
Scottish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Liverpool ‘saved £13MILLION' by not giving Nunez final Premier League start with striker not record signing after all
Liverpool's genius move continues to cast doubt on Darwin Nunez's future at Anfield NUN OF THAT Liverpool 'saved £13MILLION' by not giving Nunez final Premier League start with striker not record signing after all LIVERPOOL saved a whopping £13MILLION thanks to a genius business decision regarding Darwin Nunez. Nunez, 25, joined the Reds from Benfica in 2022 following a huge deal that was expected to reach a club record £84million due to a series of clauses involved. Advertisement 3 Liverpool saved £13m on Darwin Nunez after not starting him in the final Premier League match 3 Nunez is no longer Liverpool's most expensive signing According to A Bola, however, that price will never be met after manager Arne Slot opted against starting the striker in the Merseysiders' final match of the season. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Anfield two weeks ago - on the same day they lifted the title in front of the Kop. And Slot decided to bench Nunez in favour of Luis Diaz, who played as a false nine against Palace. A Bola report Benfica won't be receiving one of the clause payments which were agreed three years ago. Advertisement The Portuguese giants were set for a major cash windfall worth £13m that would have been triggered if the Uruguay international had started just one more Premier League or Champions League game. However, the centre-forward instead came on as a second-half substitute against the Eagles. Ultimately, Nunez cost the Premier League champions a total of £71m. That means the Uruguayan is no longer Liverpool's most expensive signing of all time. Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS That honour returns to captain Virgil van Dijk, who cost a staggering £75m in 2018 following his move from Southampton. Nunez has so far failed to live up to expectations at Anfield as he has only managed a total of 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances since his arrival three years ago. Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fans The forward registered seven goals and seven assists in 47 appearances across all competitions this season. Advertisement This continues to cast doubt over his future at Liverpool, even though his contract runs out in 2028.
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Liverpool ‘saved £13MILLION' by not giving Nunez final Premier League start with striker not record signing after all
LIVERPOOL saved a whopping £13MILLION thanks to a genius business decision regarding Darwin Nunez. Advertisement 3 Liverpool saved £13m on Darwin Nunez after not starting him in the final Premier League match 3 Nunez is no longer Liverpool's most expensive signing According to A Bola, however, that price will never be met after manager Liverpool And Slot decided to bench Nunez in favour of Luis Diaz, who played as a false nine against Palace. A Bola report Advertisement Read More on Football The Portuguese giants were set for a major cash windfall worth £13 m that would have been triggered if the Uruguay international had started just one more Premier League or Champions League game. However, the centre-forward instead came on as a second-half substitute against the Eagles. Ultimately, Nunez cost the Premier League champions a total of £71m. That means the Uruguayan is no longer Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS That honour returns to captain Virgil van Dijk, who cost a staggering £75m in 2018 following his move from Southampton. Nunez has so far failed to live up to expectations at Anfield as he has only managed a total of 40 goals and 26 assists in 143 appearances since his arrival three years ago. Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fans The forward registered seven goals and seven assists in 47 appearances across all competitions this season. Advertisement This continues to cast doubt over his future at Liverpool, even though his contract runs out in 2028. 3
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Viktor Gyokeres' surprisingly low release clause, which will spark huge transfer chase for Europe's top goalscorer... and the Premier League club 'best placed' to win his signature
Viktor Gyokeres' name has been linked with a magnitude of clubs since he joined Sporting and that will only increase following the revelation of his supposed release clause. Gyokeres is enjoying a breathtaking season at the Portuguese giants - having plundered in 47 goals in 46 matches in all competitions, alongside 11 assists. His feats this campaign follow a terrific debut 2023-24 term where he scored 43 goals in 50 matches with 15 assists to boot for the club. The 26-year-old's exploits at Sporting have earned him many suitors - with multiple top European teams on the lookout for a striker this summer. And Gyokeres will be an even greater attraction with his release clause surprisingly lower than you think. According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the Sweden international's release clause is just £60million. They detail that due to initially signing for Sporting in 2023 and having played so well there that a pact was reached to not enforce an initial £85.7m release clause. However, the Portuguese club are hopeful of generating a larger fee than his £60m release clause - with a bidding way set to ensue for their No 9.
BBC News
12-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gossip: Gyokeres open to Man City move
Liverpool, Manchester City or Arsenal would be Viktor Gyokeres' preferred destination if the 26-year-old Sweden striker leaves Sporting this summer. (A Bola - in Portuguese), externalLeeds have a verbal agreement to re-sign 29-year-old England midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City, subject to the Whites earning promotion to the Premier League. (Teamtalk), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
