Swedish striker **Viktor Gyökeres** is on the verge of joining **Arsenal**, as the English club enters the final stage of negotiations with **Sporting CP** this week. Previously, **Manchester United** were also eager to sign **Gyökeres**, as he was a favorite of **Ruben Amorim**, who helped transform him into a goal-scoring machine over the past two explosive seasons.
However, **Gyökeres** decisively chose **Arsenal** as his next destination. The forward is reportedly willing to give up nearly £2 million in wages to allow **Arsenal** to bid more for **Sporting**. He even declared his readiness to go on strike and skip training to pressure the Portuguese club into letting him leave.
Gyokeres is set to join Arsenal (Hasan Karim – Breaking Media)
What frustrated many Red Devils fans is that **Gyökeres** recently praised his former coach **Amorim** with high regard. In an interview with L’Équipe, he said, _“We won the league two seasons in a row, the first time in 71 years. It was unbelievable. Amorim played a huge role, and I don’t know how to thank him enough. His style of play really suits me.”_
Under **Amorim’s** guidance, **Gyökeres** exploded with 66 goals and 23 assists in just 68 matches. However, **Arsenal** fans shouldn’t be concerned—after **Amorim** left Sporting, **Gyökeres** continued his incredible form, scoring 31 goals and providing 12 assists in 34 matches.
Currently, **Arsenal** is still negotiating the transfer fee, with **Sporting** holding firm at £68.9 million. **Arsenal’s** latest offer stands at £64.6 million, just £4.3 million short of the asking price.
Despite the gap, both sides remain optimistic that an agreement will be reached. **Gyökeres** has already agreed to personal terms with **Arsenal** and is expected to sign a five-year contract, aiming to conquer the **Premier League** under **Mikel Arteta**.