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Sporting CP has been firm with Arsenal: if they want Viktor Gyökeres this summer, they will have to pay 80 million euros, as reported by The Guardian. After several weeks of negotiations and a recent offer rejected by the English club—65 million fixed plus 15 in variables—the board of the Portuguese team has set their final price for the Swedish forward, making their intention to close the deal clear.
Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, has been clear throughout the market that they need to strengthen the forward line with a top scorer, and Gyökeres has been one of the favorites on the coach's list. Unlike other targets like Benjamin Sesko, where the path became more complex, discussions with the Sporting striker have progressed, although they have not yet reached a decisive point.
Sporting will only sell Gyökeres for 80 million
Gyökeres has openly expressed his desire to wear the 'gunner' shirt and has already agreed to personal terms with the London club. However, as the agreement between institutions is not finalized, his future remains uncertain. In Portugal, it has even been reported that the player could miss the start of preseason to push for his departure.
The forward's performance in Lisbon has been sensational, with numbers that place him among the most productive attackers on the continent. Since his arrival from Coventry, he has been a key player in the league titles and in the recent conquest of the Portuguese Cup.
Arsenal, which has already reinforced other areas with signings like Kepa, Zubimendi, and possibly Nørgaard, wants to close this deal soon before their Asian tour. However, Sporting, with precedents like Bruno Fernandes' transfer, is not willing to give away their star.
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