-BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal Close to Signing Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CPArsenal are nearing an agreement to sign Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP in a deal reportedly worth £59 million.
The forward has agreed to personal terms, which include a five-year contract valued at approximately £9 million per year.
Gyökeres enjoyed a phenomenal season, scoring 54 goals in 52 appearances, making him one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe and a priority target for Arsenal this summer.
Transfer Details:Transfer Fee: £59 million (approximately €70–80 million)Contract Length: Five yearsAnnual Salary: Around £9 millionStatus: Advanced negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting CP, with Gyökeres’ representatives finalizing termsWhile both Manchester United and Liverpool have shown interest in the 26-year-old, Arsenal are currently in pole position—helped by their return to Champions League football and a clear push for the Premier League title.If finalized, the deal would significantly strengthen Mikel Arteta’s attacking options and reinforce Arsenal’s ambitions ahead of the 2025/26 season.