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The Gunners are expected to finalise talks to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, adding a prolific striker to Arteta’s squad.
Arsenal are in talks to sign Sporting's prolific Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres with negotiations gathering pace in what could prove to be one of the club’s most significant signings of the summer window.
As first revealed by BBC Sport on Thursday, Arsenal have zeroed in on the 27-year-old goal machine over recent days, determined to bring in a proven finisher to spearhead their attack ahead of a daunting start to the new Premier League season.
Discussions are advancing rapidly, both over personal terms for Gyokeres and a transfer fee with Sporting Lisbon, where the forward has scored an astonishing 97 goals in 102 appearances.
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Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta is leading the talks, aware of the urgency to complete the deal before pre-season intensifies.
While no agreement has been finalised, optimism is growing that a breakthrough is imminent.
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Nevertheless, the club is proceeding with caution until contracts are signed, especially given the complexities that have surrounded Gyokeres’ situation in Portugal.
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Gyokeres’ transformation into one of Europe’s most feared strikers has made him a target for several Premier League clubs.
Since joining Sporting from Coventry City two years ago, he has fired the Lisbon side to back-to-back league titles, scoring at a rate that has bordered on the absurd.
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Despite his impact, tensions have simmered behind the scenes. Reports emerged that Gyokeres was frustrated over Sporting president Frederico Varandas’ refusal to honour what was alleged to be a gentleman’s agreement to let him depart for €60 million plus add-ons.
The Portuguese club, however, have so far stood firm on their valuation of around £70 million.
That standoff has led to speculation that the Sweden international was prepared to go on strike to force a move, though the granting of four additional days’ leave from pre-season training has raised eyebrows and may be a sign that a resolution is close.
From Arsenal’s perspective, the timing is critical. Mikel Arteta has spoken repeatedly about the importance of integrating new arrivals early, particularly with a punishing run of early fixtures.
The Gunners travel to Singapore and Hong Kong later this month for high-profile friendlies against AC Milan, Newcastle, and Tottenham, before returning to host Villarreal and Athletic Club.
They then face a daunting Premier League opener at Old Trafford, followed by early tests against Liverpool and Manchester City.
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The move for Gyokeres underlines Arsenal’s determination to build on last season’s progress by adding firepower to a squad that has sometimes struggled to convert dominance into goals.
The club already completed the £60 million signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad on Sunday, and securing Gyokeres would mark another decisive statement of intent.
Gyokeres, who spent three years at Brighton without making a senior appearance, has unfinished business in English football and will arrive in North London with a clear point to prove.
His prolific scoring record, combined with his physicality and relentless work rate, makes him an ideal fit for Arteta’s high-intensity style.
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Should Arsenal finalise the deal, supporters will hope the Swede can replicate his stunning Portuguese form and provide the cutting edge required to challenge for the Premier League title.
Until then, all eyes remain on Lisbon, where negotiations over one of the summer’s most anticipated transfers edge closer to completion
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