DEAL COMPLETE: Arsenal Secure Long-Term Target Viktor Gyökeres – Medical Scheduled as Club Nears €80M Agreement with Sporting CPA major development has unfolded in Arsenal’s summer transfer business, as the club has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to sign Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP.
After more than two years of tracking the prolific forward, the Gunners have now successfully agreed to personal terms, with a medical scheduled to take place today.
This is a significant move in Mikel Arteta’s long-term squad strategy, with the club pushing to secure a reliable and dynamic centre-forward ahead of the new season.—Key Details of the DealArsenal submitted a bid of €65 million (including €15 million in add-ons) to Sporting CP.
Sporting rejected the offer, demanding €70 million up front, with an additional €10 million in performance-based bonuses.Negotiations have progressed rapidly, and both clubs are now believed to be close to a total agreement worth €80 million.
Personal terms have already been agreed between Arsenal and Gyökeres, who has made it clear he wishes to join the North London club.
Club sources suggest that Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta has been a central figure in negotiations. Berta, an admirer of Gyökeres’ profile and productivity, has reportedly played a key role in pushing the deal forward.
What Gyökeres Brings to ArsenalViktor Gyökeres, a Sweden international, has emerged as one of the most productive forwards in European football over the past year.
With 97 goals and 28 assists in just 102 appearances for Sporting CP, his statistics are among the best in the Portuguese league—and stand out even on a continental level.
The striker is known for:High work rate and pressing abilityPhysical strength and aerial presencePace, power, and excellent ball progressionFinishing with both feet and strong instincts in the boxWhile there are understandable questions about whether he can immediately replicate that success in the Premier League, Arsenal believe his skillset is perfectly suited to the demands of English football.
Why Arsenal Chose GyökeresAfter evaluating several striker options, including RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško, Arsenal appear to have turned their full attention to Gyökeres.
Talks with Leipzig stalled, and issues over personal terms with Šeško further complicated those negotiations.Meanwhile, Arteta has grown increasingly concerned with his team’s lack of a true centre-forward. Kai Havertz has struggled to adapt as a false nine, and Gabriel Jesus’ ongoing injury issues have left the squad without a consistent focal point in attack.
In Gyökeres, Arsenal believe they have found a complete forward who fits Arteta’s tactical blueprint: a player who can press from the front, link midfield and attack, stretch the defensive line, and score regularly.—What Comes NextMedical tests for Gyökeres are scheduled for today.If all goes according to plan, the official unveiling could take place within 48 hours.
The club is keen to have him join pre-season training immediately to integrate with the squad.
The Bigger Picture: Title and Champions League HopesThis signing could prove pivotal in Arsenal’s bid to win silverware next season.
If Gyökeres adapts quickly to the Premier League:Arsenal’s title challenge will be significantly bolstered.
The club’s prospects in the Champions League will be stronger, especially with a proper centre-forward in the lineup.Arteta can now fully implement his system with a reliable striker leading the line—something Arsenal have lacked since the prime years of Robin van Persie.-
