Arsenal have been linked with a move for Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres, who is understood to be open to a move to the Premier League this summer
14:30, 28 May 2025
Viktor Gyokeres, forward of Sporting CP, celebrates with the Taca de Portugal trophy
Viktor Gyokeres is a wanted man this summer transfer window(Image: Valter Gouveia/Getty Images)
Sporting Clube de Portugal's chief Francisco Salgado Zenha has dished out a juicy tidbit on Viktor Gyokeres' future as the Gunners target the goal machine.
The Swedish striker is reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League after his stint in Lisbon, with a hefty £60million price tag apparently the magic number for his signature. Manchester United have had their eyes on the sharpshooter since his former manager Ruben Amorim rocked up at Old Trafford last November, but they've all but wrapped up a deal for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha.
And while the fallen Premier League giants remain interested in his signature, Arsenal are dangling the carrot of Champions League football next season to lure the 26-year-old. Talking at an event hosted by Radio Renascenca's Bola Branca, Salgado Zenha was grilled about Sporting's market moves and naturally, Gyokeres' situation was discussed, reports Football London.
He declared: "Gyokeres? He has three more years on his contract. At the moment, there are no offers. He has three more years on his contract. I think the answer has been given."
When it came to the club's transfer game plan, Salgado Zenha explained: "It's not going to be different from last year. We want to keep the best players and retain talent. We want to continue being champions and having competitive teams and to fight on all fronts."
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LISBON, PORTUGAL - APRIL 7: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting celebrates after scoring a goal during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Sporting Clube de Braga at Estadio Jose Alvalade on April 7, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Maciej Rogowski/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres has caught the attention of numerous clubs(Image: Getty Images)
However, Portuguese daily newspaper Correio da Manha reported on Tuesday that Arsenal had sent their suits to Lisbon to have a talk with Gyokeres' agent about a possible switch.
Despite swirling rumours about his next move, the striker kept his cards close to his chest after hoisting the Portuguese Cup, remarking: "Let's see, it's football and we never know what might happen. To say something concrete is impossible."
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Addressing the whispers of a potential transfer to Arsenal, he admitted: "I don't know anything [about Arsenal's interest]. I tried to remain focussed in the last games. If anything is true, we'll see."
Although remaining at Sporting appears doubtful, both his uncle and girlfriend have openly stated their wish for him to continue with the club.