Viktor Gyokeres speaks on Arsenal move after winning the Taca de Portugal

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Arsenal’s pursuit of a prolific striker has zeroed in on Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres, with recent developments suggesting the Gunners are frontrunners to secure the Swedish star’s signature for the 2025/26 season.

The 26-year-old has been a revelation in Portugal, scoring an astonishing 53 goals and providing 13 assists in 51 appearances this season, making him one of Europe’s most coveted forwards.

With the summer transfer window opening on June 1, Arsenal are poised to bolster their attack, and Gyokeres appears to be sporting director Andrea Berta’s top priority.

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Viktor Gyokeres won the Taca de Portugal tonight in his final game for Sporting. The striker scored a penalty in the 101st minute of the match the send the game into extra-time.

Viktor Gyokeres asked about Arsenal interest after winning Taça de Portugal: “I don’t know anything, I tried to focus on the last few games, if something is true we’ll see.”

Reports indicate Arsenal have made significant progress, with a £60m bid reportedly submitted to Sporting CP, alongside a lucrative contract offer worth £7m per year after tax for Gyokeres.

This move underscores Mikel Arteta’s determination to address Arsenal’s need for a clinical number nine, a gap that has occasionally hindered their title challenge despite a strong campaign. Gyokeres’ physicality, goal-scoring instinct, and ability to compete in the Champions League align perfectly with Arsenal’s ambitions to vie for major trophies.

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However, the transfer saga has not been without twists. Gyokeres’ uncle recently claimed the striker’s family decided he should stay at Sporting, citing his happiness in Lisbon.

Despite this, Gyokeres himself has remained coy, telling teammates he’s “not a fortune teller” regarding his future, fueling speculation of a move. Arsenal’s Champions League qualification gives them an edge over rivals like Manchester United, who are also interested but lack European football next season.

While RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko remains an alternative, Arsenal’s focus appears firmly on Gyokeres, with reports suggesting they are ready to meet Sporting’s valuation.

As Viktor Gyokeres prepares for Sporting’s Taça de Portugal final against Benfica, his potential final game for the club could pave the way for a blockbuster move to the Emirates. Arsenal fans are buzzing with anticipation, hopeful that Gyokeres’ arrival will propel the Gunners to Premier League glory.

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