DONE DEAL: Arsenal finalizes first summer signing as striker arrives in London to sign six-year contractArsenal has reportedly made it clear they are prepared to offer €55 million plus €10 million in add-ons for Viktor Gyökeres and are not willing to go beyond that.
According to A Bola, via Sport Witness, the Premier League club sees this as their final offer to Sporting CP and is awaiting a response.
The transfer saga has become increasingly tense, with conflicts emerging between Sporting and the striker’s representatives.
Reports suggest that Gyökeres’ camp feels the club broke a previous agreement to sell the player within a certain price range. Attempts by Sporting to meet with the player have been turned down multiple times.Arsenal’s offer of €55 million plus €10 million has not been made official yet, but it’s reportedly on the table. Additionally, if Sporting rejects a €60 million fixed bid, they may still owe the striker’s agent a commission, adding another layer of complexity to the situation. This financial and legal risk could explain the club’s hesitation to act definitively.If Sporting remains firm on an €80 million valuation, Arsenal may walk away and pursue other targets.
One name mentioned as an alternative is Benjamin Šeško, who the Gunners are also in talks with.Arsenal’s firm stance:• Offer: €55 million fixed + €10 million in bonuses (total €65 million)
• They do not intend to increase this offer• The proposal aligns with what Gyökeres’ representatives reportedly believed Sporting would accept
• Arsenal wishes to avoid a bidding war and has already identified alternative forward optionsGyökeres’ situation:• Reportedly frustrated with Sporting for not honoring a promised price range• His camp has refused further meetings with the club• The player is open to joining Arsenal and does not favor a move to Manchester United, giving Arsenal an edgeSporting CP’s position:• Still publicly demanding €80 million• If they reject a €60 million+ offer, they might owe commission to Gyökeres’ agent• Risk losing goodwill with the player and devaluing him later in the window or due to injurySummary of Key Factors:FactorArsenalSporting CPFinal Offer€55M + €10MDemanding €80MNegotiation stanceFinal, non-negotiablePublicly holding firmPlayer’s preferenceWants ArsenalAt odds with the clubOther clubsMan Utd ruled outNo serious competitorsRiskMissing targetLegal trouble, loss of value Backup Plan: Arsenal is already assessing alternative targets:• Benjamin Šeško, though he has signed a new deal with RB Leipzig• Other versatile forwards, depending on Kai Havertz’s role• Mikel Arteta and Edu are unlikely to delay further if Sporting does not respond soonWhat Comes Next:• If Sporting accepts, the transfer could be completed quickly; personal terms with Gyökeres should not be an issue• If they reject, Arsenal may shift focus and the conflict between the player and the club may worsen• While it’s unclear whether Arsenal is bluffing, their recent approach suggests they are prepared to walk away rather than overpay