BREAKING NEWS: Pep Guardiola has reportedly expressed his frustration over a world-class player leaning towards a move to Arsenal instead of Manchester City. The City manager allegedly claimed, “If he chooses Arsenal over us, I might quit coaching… he’s a player we simply can’t allow to strengthen them with — they could become unstoppable.” In response, Manchester City have reportedly raised their offer in a last-ditch effort to persuade the player to turn down Arsenal’s proposal.

Viktor Gyokeres has addressed growing speculation about his potential move to Arsenal by telling his Sporting CP teammates that he cannot predict the future. Rumours have intensified in recent days linking the Swedish striker with a transfer to the Premier League club.

Arsenal fell short of their ambitions this season, missing out on silverware despite a promising campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side started the season strongly in both the Premier League and Champions League but struggled in the latter stages.

Injuries to key forwards, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, early in the year left Arsenal without an established striker for the final months. Midfielder Mikel Merino was forced to play up front as a temporary solution.

Finding a reliable, high-quality striker has been one of Arsenal’s top priorities going into the summer transfer window. Fans and pundits agree that the club needs a clinical centre-forward capable of making the difference in tight, crucial matches.

Alongside Gyokeres, other strikers like Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko have also been linked with a move to North London.

However, a recent report claimed Arsenal had identified Gyokeres as their preferred choice and suggested a deal could be finalized soon. It was reported that Arsenal would likely wait until Sporting CP play their final game of the season — the Taca de Portugal final against Benfica — before making an official move, which could mark Gyokeres’ last appearance for the Portuguese champions.

Sporting CP midfielder Pedro Goncalves has now revealed that despite the rumours, Gyokeres remains tight-lipped about his future. Speaking to Canal 11, Goncalves said that he and his teammates had asked the striker about his plans, but Gyokeres simply replied that he isn’t a fortune teller.

Goncalves added that while he has a good relationship with Gyokeres, he avoids pressing him on the subject, relying instead on updates from journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Goncalves also commented on Gyokeres’ development since joining Sporting from Coventry City, noting significant progress in his performances. He mentioned that there are training sessions where it feels like Gyokeres is holding back.

Sporting CP have already secured the Primeira Liga title and are now aiming to complete a domestic double by winning the cup final against Benfica. Goncalves stressed that while the team is determined to win, such high-stakes matches always come with tension and unpredictability. Nonetheless, Sporting’s players are eager to lift another trophy and make history for the club and its supporters.