Arsenal main candidates to land Viktor Gyokeres, move will ‘start to take shape’ after Portuguese Cup final

Arsenal are the main candidates to sign Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres this summer.

The Gunners are poised to bolster their frontline ahead of next season. A marquee striker is the number one priority for the London giants.

The club have been heavily linked with Sporting’s Gyokeres over the past few weeks, and A Bola (page 9) claim that a deal is on the cards.

Arsenal remain the ‘main candidates’ to sign the 26-year-old. A move is expected will ‘start to take shape’ after the Portuguese Cup final.

Arsenal in pole position to land Gyokeres

The Sweden international has been in sensational form this campaign, registering 53 goals and 13 assists from just 51 appearances for Sporting CP.

He has eclipsed his 58 goal contributions from last season, and is now poised to pursue a bigger challenge away from the Portuguese giants.

Arsenal have already offered a contract on the table to the striker, but they have not made a formal offer yet with Sporting still vying for silverware.

As A Bola highlight, the Gunners could make a formal bid for the marksman after the Portuguese Cup final on May 25, which means from Monday onwards.

The striker has a gentleman’s agreement to leave Sporting CP for £55 million. Arsenal may have a free run at signing him with United’s Europa League setback.

There were claims that Gyokeres could consider United if they qualify for the Champions League.

That route has been closed after their 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final.

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