Gyökeres gets closer to Arsenal: 70 million offer

The possibility of Gyökeres donning red in the upcoming season is closer than ever. The Swedish forward, currently playing for Sporting de Portugal, seems determined to change clubs and has already put several signs on the table to expedite his departure.

Gyökeres has not been attending training sessions recently as a form of protest because he feels that the club has not fulfilled the promises made to him regarding his future. His clear intention is to seek a new challenge and leave Portugal behind to try his luck in the Premier League with Arsenal.

Sporting, on the other hand, is aware of this situation and has already accepted that the Swede's departure is a matter of time. However, the Portuguese club sets strict conditions for the sale to go through. The requested amount is around 70 million euros, a high price but in line with the level Gyökeres has shown in recent seasons.

His agent waives his commission.

To facilitate the negotiation, the player's agent has taken an uncommon step: he is willing to waive part of his commission so that Arsenal can meet the economic demands of Sporting. This gesture demonstrates a genuine interest in finalizing the deal and the desire for Gyökeres to join the English club as soon as possible.

At Arsenal, Gyökeres is seen as a player who can provide a significant goal threat and physical presence in the attack, qualities they seek to strengthen for an improvement in the English league and European competitions.

Now, it all depends on both parties finding a middle ground. The player wants to leave, Arsenal wants to sign, and Sporting is waiting for an offer they consider fair. It seems like only a matter of time before the Swede changes clubs and becomes one of the most significant signings of this transfer window.