Viktor Gyokeres' move to Arsenal is all but complete as Sporting CP have reportedly confirmed an agreement with the Gunners.
Arsenal have been chasing the Swedish striker all summer, with Manchester United also reportedly hunting for his signature. However, the Gunners appear to have won that race, with reports suggesting Sporting have confirmed the deal.
According to The Athletic's transfer guru David Ornstein, Sporting have confirmed a deal in principle is in place. Arsenal will pay €63.5million (£54.8m) upfront plus €10m (£8.6m) in add-ons. Gyokeres' agent has waived his fee to help get the deal across the line.
The report adds that talks had been prolonged by Sporting president Frederico Varandas after he refused to accept Gyokeres' believed agreement of €60m plus €10m of add-ons.
Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting his team's victory following the Portuguese Cup final match between SL Benfica and Sporting CP at Estadio Nacional do Jamor on May 25, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal
Viktor Gyokeres has been chased by Arsenal all summer (Image: 2025 Eurasia Sport Images)
It resulted in a public spat between the pair, with Gyokeres threatening to go on strike as Varandas told the media: "I want to make one thing clear: we at Sporting have common sense.
"We said two things (at the start of the season): that we would not demand €100million and that the value would depend on the performance of Viktor.
"How did he perform? Sixty-three goals, 17 assists (for club and country), fantastic form, one of the best seasons in the history of Portuguese football.
Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting celebrating the 2025 Portuguese Cup title after winning SL Benfica at Estadio Nacional do Jamor on May 25, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Viktor Gyokeres has turned into Europe's most in-demand striker in Portugal (Image: 2025 Eurasia Sport Images)
"Even then, Sporting will not demand his release clause. But people should know that threats, blackmail and insults will not work with me. I can guarantee one thing: Viktor Gyokeres won't leave here for €60m plus €10m in add-ons.
"He won't, and the game the agent is playing will only make the situation worse. As of now, we haven't had one offer for him."
Gyokeres signed for Sporting in 2023 from Coventry City - who he had joined from Brighton after bursting onto the scene with Brommapojkarna in Sweden.
The Swede was the jewel in Sporting's double crown last season, netting 54 goals in 52 games.
He will be Arsenal's fourth signing of the summer - following midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard plus goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Noni Madueke looks set to join them in the near future too.