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Arsenal are making moves in the transfer market, starting talks to sign Sporting CP’s Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, who is 26 years old, early in the summer window. The talented forward has been shining in Portugal, and Arsenal want him to join their squad to boost their attack.
Gyokeres has been incredible for Sporting CP this season, scoring 44 goals and setting up 11 more in 45 matches across all competitions [Football Insider, April 2025]. Since arriving at Sporting in 2023, he has scored 86 goals in 93 games, helping his team win the Portuguese league last year [football.london, April 2025]. His knack for finding the net and creating chances has made him a top target for big clubs.
Arsenal’s new sporting director, Andrea Berta, is leading the effort to bring Gyokeres to the club. The Gunners need a reliable striker because their current forwards, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, have struggled with injuries this season, leaving the team short on goals. Gyokeres is seen as the perfect fit to help Arsenal challenge for the Premier League title. Sources say he has already told Sporting he wants to move to Arsenal, which boosts the club’s hopes of signing him [A Bola].
Sporting CP value Gyokeres highly and are asking for around £56m, even though his contract has a £86m release clause [GiveMeSport, April 2025]. Arsenal are keen to act fast to beat other clubs, like Manchester United, who are also interested. The Gunners want to wrap up the deal early in the summer so Gyokeres can join them for pre-season training.
Arsenal fans are thrilled at the thought of Gyokeres wearing their red and white kit. His power, speed, and goal-scoring ability could be a game-changer for Mikel Arteta’s team. If these talks succeed, Arsenal might have their new star striker ready to lead them to glory next season.