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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Inside Gyokeres' row with Sporting as Arsenal target's agent claims he has ‘proof' club broke gentleman's agreement
VIKTOR GYOKERES has reportedly been embroiled in a heated fall-out with Sporting Lisbon amid a turbulent transfer saga. And Gyokeres' agent has come in claiming he has proof of an alleged agreement that can allow the Manchester United and Arsenal target to leave for less than his astronomical release clause. 3 The 27-year-old has reportedly come to blows with club bosses after trying to force through a dream move to the Premier League. The striker is allegedly furious with Sporting for going back on their word over a promise to lower his £84million asking price and plans not to play for the club again. The Sweden international believes he had a gentleman's agreement to leave the Portuguese champions for £50m with a further £8m in add-ons. But that claim has been denied by club president Frederico Varandas, who insisted he will not be bullied into letting Gyokeres move to the Premier League on the cheap this summer. Varandas said: 'Sporting will not accept blackmail and insults – you should know me better by now.' Gyokeres went on to break his silence with a brief statement on social media. The ex-Coventry City star tried to play down the squabble rumours by throwing doubt on some of the reports. Gyokeres posted: "There is a lot of talks at the moment, most of it is false. I will speak when the time is right." Now Gyokeres' agent Hasan Cetinkaya has become the latest to speak out about the situation. According to Aftonbladet, Cetinkaya stated he has written proof of the alleged gentleman's agreement with Sporting that proves his client can in fact leave for a cut price this summer after turning down offers last year. Inside Viktor Gyokeres' glamorous life, from dating fellow footballer and actress to luxury holidays around world Meanwhile, it has been reported that the forward has turned down a move to United. SunSpoirt understand Man Utd are weighing up Napoli star Victor Osimhen as a potential plan B, although his high wages could pose as an obstacle. Arsenal now appear to be in pole position for Gyokeres ahead of the summer transfer window. The Gunners are rumoured to have had a £55million bid rejected by Sporting. That is understood to have been met with anger from Gyokeres and the North Londoners are preparing a second offer. Nevertheless, just like United, Arsenal are also looking at alternatives as they are chasing RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko. 3
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga takes a bizarre twist after 'fake' quotes from Sporting Lisbon star's agent as war of words continues over £84m Man United and Arsenal target
Viktor Gyokeres' future has taken another turn, with reports claiming the Sporting striker's agent has responded to the club's 'blackmail' stance. The 27-year-old is one of the most in-demand players this summer after scoring a staggering 97 goals in 102 matches for Sporting since joining in the summer of 2023. Gyokeres has been heavily linked with Arsenal and Manchester United as well as Juventus - but it is the former who have reportedly taken a step forward in the race to sign him. The Sweden international has an £84million release clause in his Sporting contract, but prior to the campaign just gone, he was understood to have reached a gentleman's agreement with the Portuguese champions over a reduced asking price. Following positive discussions regarding his sale, he was assured he would be able to leave this summer if a club met £51m, plus £8m in add-ons. However, it has been reported by Portuguese outlet Record, that Sporting's board have made a U-turn and are now seeking a fee in the region of £67m, which is said to have infuriated Gyokeres to the point of threatening to strike. On Wednesday, according to Record in Portugal, the Sporting president Frederico Varandas claimed: 'Blackmail and insults don't work with me'. Gyokeres' agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, has now weighed in on the saga. Reportedly speaking to Swedish outlet Aftonbladet, he claimed to have proof of an agreement with Sporting that would allow the striker to leave this summer for £59m. The striker is understood to be 'furious' with president Frederico Varandas, after discovering the news and has now told the club's bosses that he will never pull the Sporting shirt on again. However, Varandas has not taken to the threats kindly. The president has hit back with some fire of his own as he insists that he will not be held to ransom by Gyokeres. 'One thing you should already know is me better,' Varandes claimed as per Record. 'Threats, blackmail and insults don't work with me.
