Arsenal are set to complete Viktor Gyokeres deal this week. The Gunners are just inches away from securing their top striker target.
Final Talks Underway as Arsenal Near Gyokeres Deal
Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres. There’s only a £2m gap standing in the way of an agreement, as per Record.
The North London club has made the Swedish striker their main focus for the number nine role this summer. Mikel Arteta wants to bring in a proven goal-scorer to push his team towards Premier League glory after finishing second for the past three seasons.
Talks have been taking place for weeks. Although, the Gunners were initially hoping to land the Swede for around £60m including add-ons. But, Sporting have stood firm, holding out for a package worth £69m.
Despite the delay, both clubs are confident the move will be done this week. The player will undergo his medical and join the Arsenal squad for their upcoming pre-season tour in Singapore.
With such a small difference in valuations, it now seems like a matter of when the striker will be unveiled as a new Arsenal player.
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Arsenal’s summer business has already seen the arrivals of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, and Martin Zubimendi, with more on the way. Deals for Cristhian Mosquera and Noni Madueke are also nearly over the line, both having completed medicals. Adding Gyokeres to that list would mark another major statement by the Gunners. That is especially considering his top form in Portugal.
Arteta wants to a team with real depth and attacking firepower. Gyokeres is seen as the key piece to lead the line. The striker is reportedly keen to make the move, the deal is now likely to happen this week. North London fans can look forward to watching a clinical forward at the Emirates very soon.
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