Arsenal are close to completing a deal for Viktor Gyokeres and have begun working on their next major signing from Crystal Palace.
Arsenal have finally reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon for the signing of Viktor Gyokeres, but he will not be the Gunners' last major acquisition this summer.
According to Sportal, the Portuguese club will receive a guaranteed €63.5 million for Viktor Gyokeres, with an additional €10 million in potential bonuses.
These include €1.25 million for every 20 matches in which Viktor Gyokeres plays at least 45 minutes (up to €5 million), and €500,000 for every 20 combined goals and assists (up to €1 million).
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Viktor Gyokeres: Bonus by Bonus Breakdown of Arsenal Deal With Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal's high-stakes pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres comprises a lucrative, bonus-laden deal for Sporting Lisbon.
Sporting will also earn €1 million for each Champions League group stage qualification, up to a maximum of €4 million.
Additionally, Viktor Gyokeres’ agents have agreed to forgo €6.5 million in commission fees tied to the fixed transfer fee. Colombian striker Luis Suárez is set to replace Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting.
It has been reported that the Swedish forward is currently in London undergoing his medical ahead of a move to Arsenal.
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Arsenal Shift Focus to Next Target After Viktor Gyokeres
With this key step in the transfer process underway, the club is now expected to shift its focus toward securing additional targets to strengthen the squad further ahead of the new season.
Reports have emerged that Arsenal are now stepping up negotiations with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze.
According to The Independent, Arsenal are hoping to secure Palace's star player for £60 million. Eberechi Eze's release clause is £68 million, but the report suggests the two clubs will find mutually agreeable terms.
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Eze himself is reportedly keen on a move to the Emirates. Of all the clubs interested in him, he prefers to join Mikel Arteta's side. The deal is expected to be completed in early August.
Arsenal plans to sell some of their current players before making a formal offer for Eberechi Eze, but this isn't a prerequisite for the transfer.
Reiss Nelson could potentially move in the opposite direction to Crystal Palace. Last season, Eberechi Eze played 34 Premier League matches, scoring 8 goals and providing 8 assists.