Arsenal fans, get ready for some big news! The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish striker who’s been making waves in European football. Over the past couple of months, the rumors have been building, and in the last 48 hours, things have really heated up. Let’s break down everything you need to know about this potential transfer.
First off, Viktor Gyökeres is not at the European Championships this summer since Sweden didn’t qualify. That means he’s available for negotiations and potential moves, unlike many other transfer targets who are currently tied up with international duties. This could give Arsenal a significant advantage in securing his signature quickly.
Recently, Gyökeres underwent a procedure on his left knee to correct an issue that was bothering him. According to the Record in Portugal, this procedure is only expected to keep him out until part of July, meaning he should be fit and ready for pre-season. This is great news for any club, like Arsenal, looking to bring him in and get him integrated with the team right away.
According to the Portuguese outlet Leonino, Arsenal is reportedly very close to securing Gyökeres. They claim that only the financial details need to be sorted out to finalize the move. Now, these financial details are no small matter. Gyökeres has an £86 million release clause in his contract, which is a significant sum for any club. Plus, with the Profit and Sustainability Regulations, clubs have to be careful with their spending to avoid financial penalties.
Sources at football.london have confirmed that Gyökeres is indeed one of the players on Arsenal’s list of preferred centre-forwards. While nothing concrete has progressed so far, the interest is real. Arsenal has been looking for a younger profile of player, and while Gyökeres, at 26, is on the older side of that spectrum, he’s still in a prime stage of his career.
Gyökeres had an outstanding season, scoring a staggering 43 goals across all competitions, with 29 of those coming in the league. His previous stint at Coventry City also saw him net 21 league goals in 46 games, showcasing his consistency and goal-scoring ability. Sporting CP was one of the top clubs vying for his signature, but it looks like Arsenal might swoop in and secure the deal.