Arsenal Reach Personal Terms Agreement with Viktor Gyökeres Ahead of Potential Summer MoveArsenal have reached a personal agreement with Viktor Gyökeres, the prolific Swedish striker currently at Sporting Lisbon, as they continue their pursuit of a top-class forward ahead of the 2025/26 season.
With Mikel Arteta’s side looking to finalise a new signing before departing for their pre-season tour in mid-July, Gyökeres has emerged as Arsenal’s primary target.
The Gunners have been linked with several strikers across Europe in recent months, but the 26-year-old Sporting star now appears to be at the top of their list.According to Football Transfers, Gyökeres has agreed to a five-year deal at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal are now preparing to open official talks with Sporting over a transfer fee for the player, who is widely expected to leave Portugal this summer.Gyökeres enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 campaign, scoring 54 goals and registering 13 assists in all competitions. While Manchester United have also shown interest in him, Arsenal are in a stronger position to close the deal due to their Champions League qualification and more favourable financial standing.
Sources indicate that Gyökeres has already informed Sporting of his desire to leave and is not expected to report for pre-season training as he pushes for a move.
His representatives are also said to be in a standoff with the club’s president over a verbal agreement made previously.
Reports suggest Gyökeres believed he could leave for around £60 million, including add-ons, based on a gentleman’s agreement.
However, Sporting’s president is now demanding a higher fee and has publicly denied any such arrangement.
While Sporting are under no obligation to sell, the striker’s firm stance and his refusal to rejoin the squad indicate that a transfer is becoming increasingly likely.
With personal terms already agreed, all that remains is for Arsenal and Sporting to settle on the final fee and payment structure.
A move to North London now appears to be a matter of time.-