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Metro
an hour ago
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- Metro
Lewis-Skelly's priceless reaction as Arsenal close in on Gyokeres transfer
Myles Lewis-Skelly couldn't hide his excitement as news spread that Arsenal had made a major breakthrough in their attempts to capture Viktor Gyokeres this evening. Speculation surrounding Gyokeres' future has dominated the backpages across this summer's transfer window, with Arsenal and Manchester United in a two-way race to bring the prolific Swede to the Premier League. Having already brought in Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga, Arsenal appeared to be making significant progress in their efforts to land Gyokeres, their primary attacking target. After agreeing personal terms with Gyokeres' camp, a deal worth €63.5million (£54.8m) – plus €10m (£8.6m) in add-ons – was reportedly struck with Sporting for the 27-year-old forward. The Portuguese champions, though, have refused to be bullied into an agreement for Gyokeres and have been standing firm over the details of add-on payments – which left the proposed move on the verge of collapse. 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 we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. However, The Athletic now report that a resolution is close to being found and talks are at an advanced stage, with the two clubs expected to shake hands on a total agreement 'imminently'. It's claimed the north London giants are increasingly confident of getting their man and have been putting the finishing touches on a contract for the Sporting sensation, which is set to run through to June 2030. Given Arsenal fans have been crying out for an out-and-out No.9 and goalscorer, it's fair to say the latest reports surrounding Gyokeres have got some supporters a little excited on social media. Some, perhaps prematurely, have been sending welcome messages to Gyokeres, while others have begun practicing the striker's trademark celebration in preparation for his arrival at the Emirates. Among those was Arsenal youngster Lewis-Skelly, who was filmed performing the two-hands-over-the-mouth gesture while proudly holding up Fabrizio Romano's 'HERE WE GO!' Instagram post (below) on his phone. It's understood Gyokeres is keen to undergo the relevant medical tests as quickly as possible in order to play a role for Arsenal on the club's pre-season tour of Asia. Facing the media after touching down in Singapore, Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped over Gyokeres, insisting he still had nothing 'concrete' to offer. Asked how close Arsenal were to signing Gyokeres, Arteta told reporters: 'You know I cannot comment on any player that is not part of our group yet. 'When we have something concrete to offer in any case, to any player, we will do that.' Arteta did, though, confirm that the club were working diligently behind the scenes to strengthen areas of the squad that are currently lacking. 'There's still a long time in the window and we are seeking,' the Spaniard added. 'We are short in terms of numbers and we have to improve the depth and the quality of the squad. 'We are constantly looking in the market but we've got to focus on the players that we actually have, work with them and I'm very pleased with what I've seen so far in the first ten to 15 days.' The Arsenal head coach stressed that he was 'very pleased' with the support he had received from sporting director Andrea Berta in this summer's transfer market. 'Ideally, you want it [all transfer business] for day one of pre-season so we've done very, very well so far,' he continued. 'I'm very pleased with the way the club is supporting the necessities and improvements that we required in the team. 'I think Andrea [Berta] and the team are doing an excellent job as well, trying to push everything forwards. 'There's still a long time to go in the window and we have a lot of hopes that we can still improve the team. We're going to continue to try to do that.' Is Gyokeres the missing piece of the puzzle for Arsenal? For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Diogo Jota's wife shares heartbreaking message on one-month anniversary of their wedding MORE: Chelsea drop asking price by £22m for Manchester United to sign Christopher Nkunku MORE: Granit Xhaka's agent speaks out on why he 'only wants' shock Premier League move
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an hour ago
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Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres chooses Arsenal over Man United in £55m transfer deal
Arsenal are set to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP for £55m plus bonuses after beating Manchester United to secure him. The Swedish striker, who scored 54 goals last season, will become the Gunners' fifth summer signing if the deal is finalised. read more Arsenal are finally set to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP after weeks of intense negotiations and rumours. The Gunners have reportedly beaten Manchester United to secure the Swedish striker for the upcoming season. The transfer saga turned messy when Gyokeres refused to return to pre-season training in Lisbon. He even sent a legal letter to Sporting, claiming that an agreement over his release fee had been broken. Here's how much Gyokeres will get if he moves to Arsenal However, it has now emerged that Arsenal are close to ending the drama after agreeing a deal worth £55 million (over Rs 600 crore) plus £8.6 million (over Rs 95 crore) in bonuses. The 27-year-old is set to sign a five-year contract. According to The Athletic, Gyokeres wanted to join Mikel Arteta's squad and not Man Utd, where his former boss Ruben Amorim is currently placed. He will reportedly join his new teammates on their pre-season tour in Singapore. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD If the deal is finalised, Gyokeres will become Arsenal's fifth signing this summer after Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga. 'You know I cannot comment on any player that is not part of our group yet. When we have something concrete to offer in any case to any player, we will do that,' Arteta was quoted as saying about Gyokeres in Daily Express. More from Football Gyokeres caught attention after scoring 54 goals in 52 matches for Sporting last season. He played a key role in helping Sporting win both the league and cup titles in the 2024-25 season. After leaving Brighton & Hove Albion for around £1m to join Coventry City in 2021, Gyokeres became a key player for the Championship side before sealing a £17m move to Sporting in 2023. He scored 97 goals and provided 28 assists at Sporting in two seasons, helping them win back-to-back league titles and the Taca de Portugal last season. Arsenal, on the other hand, were lacking a natural No. 9, relying mainly on Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. They will hope that Gyokeres can provide the missing spark to push the team towards a Premier League title this season.
The Hindu
2 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Arsenal agrees deal with Sporting for striker Viktor Gyokeres — reports
Arsenal and Sporting CP have a total verbal agreement in place for the transfer of striker Viktor Gyokeres according to reports. Sporting accepted Gunners' last bid of €63.5m plus €10m, agent will reduce his commission. The 27-year-old Sweden international, a highly sought-after striker across Europe, is precisely the front man the north London club has been desperately searching for over the past two seasons. As per reports from England, Gyokeres was focused only on joining Arsenal and, despite late interest from elsewhere, he did not consider any other team. Gyokeres has scored 54 goals in 52 matches for Sporting last season, and was identified as Arsenal's preferred centre-forward target. Arsenal was without a recognised No. 9 for much of 2024-25 following injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, as it finished second in the Premier League for a third consecutive campaign, ten points behind champios Liverpool with 17 fewer goals scored.
Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Arsenal to finally sign Viktor Gyokeres with imminent transfer one step away
Arsenal are finally closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres, with a conclusion to lengthy transfer talks now "imminent". The Gunners have been locked in talks to snap up the in-demand Sweden striker for weeks, but his club Sporting Lisbon have been playing hard ball over his signature. At one point Gyokeres threatened to go on strike amid the lack of progress over a deal, with Sporting adamant they would not sell him on the cheap. The striker has long been Mikel Arteta's number one transfer target this summer after watching him score 54 goals in 52 games last season, with many of Europe's elite keeping their eye on him. But Arsenal quickly emerged as frontrunners, even with Manchester United rumoured to still be in the frame - after Gyokeres' old manager Ruben Amorim moved to Old Trafford. Arsenal have already agreed a fee with Sporting - understood to be around £55m plus a further £8.6m in add-ons. The delay is said to be caused by the structuring of those bonuses that have been included in the deal. Now, however, the Athletic have reported that both parties are now "on the verge if a total agreement for the player", with a conclusion to talks "imminent". It says only "finishing touches" are needed to wrap up the negotiations, with Arsenal already agreeing personal terms with the player. Gyokeres will sign a five-year deal at the Emirates and become the fifth major signing through the door this summer, following on from Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard and Noni Madueke. Meanwhile, it's believed Sporting are already eyeing up Gyokeres' replacement after targeting Almeria striker Luis Javier Suarez. Arsenal's new transfer chief Andrea Berta has been in Portugal this month working hard on bringing Gyokeres to north London as he aims to give Arteta a team that challenge both Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Metro
4 hours ago
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- Metro
Viktor Gyokeres transfer to Arsenal 'imminent' after Man Utd snub
Arsenal are finally on the verge of completing a deal to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports. The Gunners have been in talks with Sporting throughout the summer and a deal worth €63.5million (£54.8m) plus €10m (£8.6m) in add-ons had been agreed earlier this month. However, Sporting have been standing firm over the make up of the add-on payments and the deal appeared to on the brink of collapse last week. However, The Athletic reports that talks between Arsenal and Sporting to resolve the add-on payment dispute are 'extremely advanced stage' and a final agreement is now 'imminent'. The report adds that Gyokeres' contract with Arsenal, which will run until 2030, has already been prepared. 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. Manchester United had been offered the chance again to sign Gyokeres after talks between Arsenal and Sporting stalled, however, the 27-year-old made it clear that Mikel Arteta's side was the only destination he wanted. More Trending Gyokeres, meanwhile, has refused to report back to pre-season training with Sporting and has effectively gone on strike in order to force through his move to Arsenal. The Sweden international is currently in Stockholm, while a removal van was seen outside of Gyokeres' home in Lisbon last Thursday. In an interview with France Football this month, Gyokeres said of his future: 'It's football, you never know. I'm not thinking about it, we'll see what happens. 'If something is going to happen, it will happen. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Granit Xhaka's agent speaks out on why he 'only wants' shock Premier League move MORE: Alexander Isak odds: Would Newcastle really sell their star striker to Arsenal or Liverpool? MORE: Alejandro Garnacho sends message to Chelsea as Manchester United slash asking price
