Viktor Gyokeres reportedly prefers a move to Arsenal over other suitors which also includes Barcelona, as the striker eyes a stable project at his next destination.
According to Fichajes, Viktor Gyokeres is expected to reject the overtures of other suitors including Barcelona, as he prefers a move to Arsenal. The Premier League giants have come in with big interest over the recent period, as he seeks a stable project with a team in the Champions League.
Barcelona are guaranteed to play in the UEFA Champions League next season, although there are a lot of factors that players are thinking about before joining the Blaugrana. The well-documented financial problems on the one hand have threatened to stall players’ careers, and there is a general doubt about whether they can afford big fees.
That might be the case with the reported interest in Viktor Gyokeres, with the Swedish striker’s soaring reputation seemingly ensuring he is part of many top team’s wishlist. The striker is expected to move out of Sporting CP in the summer after two goal-laden seasons in Lisbon, and this season alone the Swede has 42 goals across all competitions.
Gyokeres will take advantage of his reputation and make the big career move, as Barcelona are not his preferred destination ahead of the summer. The Swede, who has a €100 million release clause, is expected to leave Sporting CP for about €70 million as per the report, as the price drop is one of the big reasons for the growing interest in signing him.
Arsenal have emerged as a top contender for the €70 million-rated goal machine, while there are other clubs within the Premier League keeping close tabs. The arrival of Andrea Berta as the new sporting director has coincided with reports linking the Sporting CP star to the Gunners in a serious way as this transfer story does have legs.
Viktor Gyokeres prefers Arsenal
Gyokeres has no shortage of suitors in the market, although he reportedly prefers the Gunners over other clubs due to the stable project on offer. The Swede will be 27 by the time the new season begins, as his next move might be the most significant one of his career and he is eager to choose carefully. Reports are stating Arsenal are ready to make a big offer, and should that happen, the Swede might accept a switch.
There have been links with other sides like Nottingham Forest and Manchester United of late, and while he can reunite with Ruben Amorim at the latter, Gyokeres prefers the project at Arsenal. It seems like a matter of time before the Gunners swoop in for the €70 million-rated goal machine, as he is widely expected to make the switch to the Emirates in the close season.