By ZAC CAMPBELL
Published: 18:05 EDT, 14 July 2025 | Updated: 18:08 EDT, 14 July 2025
Viktor Gyokeres' proposed move to Arsenal could fall through, according to reports from Portuguese media.
However, MailSport understands that Sporting were hoping to drive up the player's price but Gyokeres still has his sights set on joining the Gunners.
According to Portuguese outlet Record, there is a disagreement regarding bonuses being offered to the player.
Sporting are said to be demanding €10million, which Arsenal are allegedly reluctant to include on top of a £62.4million transfer fee.
The report goes on to claim that, while all scenarios are still open, there is 'a serious risk that negotiations will collapse completely'.
The latest update in the transfer saga comes after Mikel Arteta appeared to have finally secured his target.
Viktor Gyokeres' proposed move to Arsenal could fall through, according to reports from Portuguese media
However, MailSport understands that Sporting were hoping to drive up the player's price but Gyokeres still has his sights set on joining the Gunners.
Varandas had rejected Arsenal's last offer of £60m all in for Gyokeres and warned them they would not get the Sweden international unless they upped their offer and promised a greater sum up front as part of the bid's structure.
The clubs are now close to agreement on a deal worth an initial £55m, with a further £7.4m in add-ons, while Gyokeres has agreed a five-year contract.
Arsenal hope the move will be sealed in time for Gyokeres to fly to Asia for their pre-season tour at end of the week.
Arsenal are also stepping up talks with Valencia for centre back Cristhian Mosquera and are increasingly confident of reaching agreement with 18-year old winger Ethan Nwaneri over a new contract.
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