Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, as claimed by the Portuguese website Leonino.pt. The site, which states it has exclusive information, reports that Arsenal is “about to sign” the Swedish international for an initial fee of €90 million (£76 million), with the transfer expected to be finalized by the end of the month.
The deal, according to Leonino, does not involve activating the €100 million (£84.5 million) release clause. However, Arsenal may end up paying more based on performance-related bonuses.
These add-ons could raise the total fee to €120 million (£101.4 million), contingent on Gyokeres’ goals, appearances in the Champions League, and the team’s success in competitions like the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup.
Gyokeres had an outstanding season with Sporting. The 25-year-old forward joined the Portuguese club from Coventry City last summer, at a time when several Premier League clubs passed on the opportunity to sign him for just €20 million.
Sporting has greatly benefited from this acquisition, with Gyokeres contributing to their Liga Portugal title win by scoring 29 league goals and 43 goals across all competitions.
His impressive form has naturally attracted significant interest, but his substantial buyout fee has deterred potential suitors until now. Arsenal appears to have negotiated a way to pay less upfront for Gyokeres, potentially facing higher costs in the future due to performance-based add-ons.
However, Arsenal fans should remain cautious about this news. Despite Leonino’s confidence in the deal’s progression, no widely respected sources have corroborated this information.
For instance, David Ornstein of The Athletic, who is known for his accurate reporting on Arsenal, has not mentioned any such agreement for Gyokeres. Therefore, supporters should approach this report with skepticism until it is verified by more reliable outlets.
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