Arsenal Close in on €80m Deal for Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal are nearing an €80 million agreement to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners have scheduled a medical in London this weekend, confident of resolving remaining bonus payment issues. Gyokeres, who rejected Saudi interest, is set to sign a five-year deal, making him a key addition to Arteta’s squad for their Far East tour.

Just as the summer transfer window intensifies, Arsenal appear to be closing in on a major signing with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres. After weeks of negotiations, the Gunners have reportedly scheduled a medical in London this weekend, confident of completing an €80 million deal, including bonuses. While talks briefly stalled over €10 million in performance-based add-ons, Arsenal are optimistic a breakthrough is imminent.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Gyokeres has made his intentions clear as he only wants to join Arsenal, turning down higher offers from Saudi clubs. The Swedish striker has already agreed to a five-year contract running until 2030 and has stopped training with Sporting, signaling his readiness to depart. Gyokeres would join an active transfer window for Arsenal, who have already signed Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Norgaard, with deals for Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera also nearing completion.

Sporting director Andrea Berta had also considered RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, but Gyokeres was prioritized. According to reports, Arsenal are keen to finalize the deal in time for their pre-season tour of the Far East, beginning Saturday. With his agents lowering their commission to help push the move through, Gyokeres’ transfer seems all but sealed.