The transfer race to bring in Viktor Gyokeres is hotting up, with Manchester United and Arsenal both battling it out as they weigh up a move for the Swedish star - and Fabrizio Romano has written in his GIVEMESPORT transfer newsletter that both clubs now need to clarify the cost of a deal before they proceed with a deal for the talisman.
Gyokeres has been on fire this season, scoring 39 Primeira Liga goals in just 33 outings for Sporting as they won the top-flight for the second year running - and naturally, alongside strong form in the Champions League and being the hero in the Portuguese Cup final, that has seen him touted with moves over Europe as clubs across the continent aim to strengthen their striking ranks.
Romano: Arsenal and Man Utd Must 'Clarify' Gyokeres Terms
The Swedish star looks primed to move in the summer
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Arsenal and United are thought to be the leading candidates in the race for his signature. Reports across the summer have suggested that Gyokeres' preferred destination is the Emirates Stadium, thanks to Arsenal having qualified for the Champions League - however, with United having seen clubs fail to agree a fee, they may feel the time is right to strike.
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A disagreement with Gyokeres and the Sporting president means the former Brighton striker's price tag is so far unknown, and both Premier League clubs will need to make sure what they are paying before striking - and Romano believes that once that happens, they both remain keen and in contact with his camp over a deal that could edge closer. He wrote in his GIVEMESPORT transfer newsletter:
"First thing to do is clarifying the exit price from Sporting after trouble with the president. Both Arsenal and Man United remain keen and in contact with his camp."
Gyokeres has 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting since joining in July 2023, being named as the 'world's best striker' for his endeavours - and now seems the right time to move back to England.
Ruben Amorim will look to tempt his former star with a move to Old Trafford after seeing his strikeforce of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee notch just a combined seven goals in the top-flight, whilst Mikel Arteta needs an out-and-out striker after the injuries afforded to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus earlier in the season.
Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 13-06-25.
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