Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal: Transfer Deal Nears Completion with €73.5m Agreement

In a major coup for Arsenal Football Club, the Gunners are on the verge of securing the signature of Sporting CP’s prolific Swedish striker, Viktor Gyökeres. Reports indicate that a verbal agreement has been reached between all parties involved—Arsenal, Sporting, and the player—paving the way for one of the summer transfer window’s most significant deals. The 27-year-old, who has been a long-term target for Mikel Arteta’s side, is set to join Arsenal in a deal worth €63.5 million, with an additional €10 million in performance-related add-ons, bringing the total potential value to €73.5 million.

The Deal Details

According to sources close to the negotiations, Sporting CP have accepted Arsenal’s latest bid after weeks of discussions. The Portuguese club, known for their tough stance in transfer talks, were initially holding out for a fee closer to Gyökeres’ €100 million release clause. However, Arsenal’s persistence and a well-structured offer have secured the breakthrough. Notably

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