Viktor Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal and reports from Portugal have claimed that the Gunners have already agreed personal terms with the striker
12:40, 18 May 2025
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres poses with the trophy after the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Vitoria Guimaraes SC at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, on May 17, 2025. Sporting Lisbon defended their Portuguese crown today with a 2-0 win over Guimaraes to hold off rivals Benfica on the final day of the Primeira Liga season. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres has been linked to Arsenal this summer(Image: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres has finally spoken out amid the buzz that Arsenal have pegged him as their top summer signing.
The 26-year-old Swedish ace netted his 53rd goal this season on Saturday, propelling Sporting Lisbon to Primeira Liga glory.
The Sweden striker's name is buzzing with rumours of a switch to Arsenal, and word on the street in Portugal is he's already shaken hands on personal terms with the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta is on the hunt for a new frontman when the transfer window swings open, and Gyokeres is sitting pretty at the top of Arsenal's shopping list, which also features RB Leipzig's sharpshooter Benjamin Sesko.
The Daily Mirror reported Arsenal could snap up Gyokeres for a cool £60million, but they might have to duke it out with Manchester United for his signature.
Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres has broken his silence(Image: Sporting CP)
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The ex-Coventry City and Brighton goal-getter is tipped to lace up for Sporting one last time in next Sunday's cup final against arch-rivals Benfica.
Throughout the season, Gyokeres has played it sly, dodging the transfer talk. But amidst the title party, he kept his cards close to his chest once more, not shutting the door on another year in Lisbon.
"It's football, I'm still here," the Swede dished out to Sport TV via Record. "I don't know what's going to happen. Nobody can predict the future," reports the Mirror.
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 17: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP celebrates scoring Sporting CP second goal during the Liga Portugal Betclicmatch between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Vitoria SC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 17, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres is one of Europe's most in-demand strikers(Image: Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
His remarks follow revelations from former Arsenal forward Julio Baptista, who disclosed that the Gunners' new sporting director, Andrea Berta, had previously tracked Gyokeres at Atletico Madrid. "The boy has incredible numbers," Baptista shared with Foot Italia.
"45 games, 44 goals, 11 assists (now 51 games, 53 goals, 12 assists). Arsenal are one of the teams that are supposed to be really interested in him, and I can see why.
"I think the new sporting director, Andrea Berta, really likes him; he was on his radar when he was the sporting director at Atletico Madrid."
Arsenal could consider other options besides Gyokeres, such as 21 year old Sesko who is pegged at a similar price by Leipzig.
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Ipswich striker Liam Delap might be a more budget-friendly choice due to his £30m buyout clause, while Newcastle's star Alexander Isak would likely break the bank if the Gunners plan to splash cash elsewhere.