🚨✅️🚨✅️Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal — Here We Go! Arsenal’s €70 million bid, plus €10 million in add-ons, has been accepted by Sporting CP. Out of the additional fees, €8 million are tied to performance milestones, while €2 million are based on personal accolades. The Swedish forward is now set to complete his medicals with the Gunners.

Arsenal have taken a bold stride toward signing Viktor Gyökeres, one of Europe’s most prolific goal scorers, by reaching full agreement on personal terms with the Swedish striker. This breakthrough means the Gunners are now fully focused on negotiating the final fee with Sporting CP, hoping to wrap things up before preseason kicks into high gear. The urgency is real, as Arsenal want their potential new No. 9 integrated into the squad swiftly.

 

The 26-year-old tore through defenses last season, scoring an eye-watering 54 goals across all competitions. Arsenal’s offer reportedly includes a five-year contract that would pay him over £200,000 per week—proof that the club sees him as a cornerstone for their future attacking plans. It’s not just a transfer—it’s a statement of intent.

 

But Sporting aren’t backing down. Despite Gyökeres’ personal desire to move to the Premier League and claims of a gentleman’s agreement for a £60 million exit, the Portuguese side are holding out for closer to £70 million. That sum includes a mandatory £60 million fee upfront, with the remainder tied to performance-based add-ons, making negotiations delicate and drawn out.

 

Still, Arsenal remain undeterred. With Gyökeres pushing from his end, the North London side are working overtime to reach an agreement before preseason starts. The striker is keen, the contract is ready—now it’s a game of financial tug-of-war. Inside sources say Arsenal are cautiously confident, banking on the player’s desire and their new sporting leadership to close the deal.

 

That leadership comes in the form of Andrea Berta, Arsenal’s newly minted sporting director, who’s clearly not here to play it safe. Originally targeting Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig, Berta pivoted after that pursuit hit a dead end. Now, he and Arteta are all-in on Gyökeres, whose attributes they believe make him perfectly suited for Premier League warfare.

 

Despite playing in Portugal, Gyökeres has caught Arsenal’s eye with his ruthless finishing, intelligent runs, and robust physical presence. His rise from Brighton and Coventry to becoming Sporting’s main man—with 97 goals in 102 games—is the kind of underdog-to-star story Arsenal love to bet on. His work rate and consistency speak volumes, making him more than just hype.

 

If the deal goes through, Gyökeres won’t just fill a gap—he could redefine Arsenal’s frontline. Arteta’s project has lacked a reliable, season-long striker, and Gyökeres could be the missing piece. The expectation is he won’t need time to warm up; he’ll be dropped right into the action, expected to shoulder the goal-scoring burden immediately.

 

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s summer isn’t just about Gyökeres. They’ve already snapped up Martin Zubimendi for £51 million to bolster midfield stability, and Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea to strengthen their goalkeeping options. Talks are still active for Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera and Brentford’s Christian Nørgaard, reflecting Arsenal’s desire for depth across the pitch.

 

They’re also sniffing around for a wide forward, with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo topping the wish list. But that dream could come with a hefty price tag, possibly forcing Arsenal to make sales first. Martinelli and Trossard have both drawn attention from Saudi clubs, and if the offers come heavy, Arsenal might just cash in to fuel other major moves.

 

Noni Madueke is another name floating around the Emirates. The Chelsea winger reportedly welcomes a new challenge, and Arsenal’s coaches see major upside in him—if they can promise minutes on the pitch. He’s raw, yes, but there’s serious potential there if given the right conditions to grow.

 

One thing weighing on Arsenal is the uncertain future of academy gem Ethan Nwaneri. The 18-year-old has only a year left on his contract and is being courted by other English clubs, including Chelsea. Arsenal are desperate to hold onto him, seeing him as a future first-team player, but he reportedly wants guarantees about his development route.

 

With all these moving parts, the Gyökeres transfer remains the headline act of Arsenal’s window. It’s the kind of move that signals ambition—to the league, to the fans, and to Europe. If they can close this deal, Arsenal won’t just be adding goals; they’ll be ushering in a new era of intent, with a striker ready to carry the club’s hopes on his back.