Arsenal have been handed an unusual advantage in the pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, as a clause in his contract gives the player’s agent a massive say.
According to Mais Futebol, Arsenal may have an advantage of sorts in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres as a clause between the player’s agent and Sporting CP could determine a direction of travel for the striker. The report goes on to explain a bizarre idea, which may, in turn, play in the Gunners’ favour.
There has been a lot of chatter surrounding Viktor Gyokeres over the past few days. A public spat has brewed between the Seerdish striker and Sporting CP, as the attacker accuses the club of not honouring a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ made between the parties last summer.
Gyokeres has enjoyed two fruitful seasons with Sporting CP, and he is now eager to make a big move in his career. Arsenal have stayed interested in the striker, while Manchester United are also in the mix for the 27-year-old goal machine.
The main issue between Gyokeres and Sporting CP points to the club increasing their asking price, which the striker believed was in the region of €65 million. The Portuguese side now wants around €80 million, which has infuriated the striker, as he seeks an immediate solution to the problem.
Arsenal are considering a fresh offer for the striker, with reports stating that they might have already lodged a bid. The main story is about a clause that entitles Gyokeres’ agent some power to have a huge say in the direction of travel for his client. Should the contents of the report turn out to be true then Arsenal could potentially have their man for a fixed fee of €60 million.
Sporting must pay for every rejected bid
The report goes on to explain the bizarre sales agreement between Sporting CP and Gyomeres’ agent. It states that should an official bid of €60 million or more arrive and the club decides to reject it, then the agent is entitled to 10% of the proposed fee.
The story clearly mentions the figure of €60 million, meaning, should Arsenal make a bid of the same amount without add-ons, Sporting CP might be under pressure to accept it. It does give some level of undue advantage to the agent in many regards, although it could work in the Gunners’ favour to land their preferred striker target for a reasonable price.