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Viktor Gyökeres seems to have his bags packed. The Swedish forward is very close to becoming a new player for Arsenal, after a new contact between Arsenal and Sporting CP in recent hours. Negotiations have progressed quickly, and everything indicates that the agreement is closer than ever, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
The forward, who had a great season in Lisbon, is no longer training with the Portuguese team. Those close to him assure that his focus is solely on making the leap to the Premier League. There is no turning back. His cycle at Sporting is practically over, and all that remains is for the clubs to finalize the last details of the transfer.
There is optimism in London. Arsenal believes that Gyökeres could be the missing piece in their attack. Mikel Arteta has been searching for a forward with strength, mobility, and goal-scoring ability for a while, and the Swede fits that profile. His performances in the Portuguese league and European competitions have caught the attention of several teams, but Arsenal is the closest to securing his services.
Arsenal will pay 70 million for Gyökeres.
Although it has not been made official yet, everything points to the transfer being closed for a significant figure, possibly around 70 million euros, including variables. The deal could be finalized in the next few days if everything continues on the current path.
Sporting, on the other hand, already accepts that they will not be able to retain their top scorer and is working to find a replacement. His departure is not surprising in Portugal: it was only a matter of time before a big club came for him.
Thus, Gyökeres is on the verge of making an important leap in his career. If all goes well, he will be a new Arsenal player and will arrive in the Premier League with the responsibility of making a difference in one of the most demanding teams in England.
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