BREAKING: Arsenal Submit €75m Bid for Viktor Gyökeres — But There’s a Catch
Arsenal have taken a major step in their pursuit of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, officially submitting their first bid for the Swedish international. According to multiple reports, the North London club have tabled an offer worth €75 million for the prolific forward, who has been one of Europe’s standout goal scorers this season.
Even more significantly, it’s understood that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with the player, making them frontrunners to secure his signature this summer.
Mikel Arteta has been eager to bolster his attacking options ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, and Gyökeres has been identified as a top priority. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding season in Portugal, attracting interest from several top European clubs, but Arsenal appear to be leading the race.
However, there’s a twist in the saga. Sources close to the deal have revealed that while Gyökeres is excited about the prospect of joining Arsenal, he has set one condition before putting pen to paper. The striker reportedly wants assurances about his role in the team, particularly regarding guaranteed game time and being a central figure in Arteta’s attacking plans.
Gyökeres is said to be wary of joining a squad packed with attacking talent where rotation could limit his impact. The Sweden international, who scored 27 goals across all competitions last season, believes this move should be a defining step in his career and wants to be certain he will be trusted as Arsenal’s main striker rather than a rotational option.
Arsenal, for their part, are optimistic about meeting this demand. Club sources suggest that Mikel Arteta highly values Gyökeres’ physicality, work rate, and clinical finishing — qualities the Gunners have lacked at times in recent campaigns. The manager reportedly sees him as a perfect fit for the team’s high-pressing, possession-based style.
Negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting are expected to continue in the coming days, with Sporting believed to be holding out for a figure closer to Gyökeres’ €100m release clause. Whether Arsenal’s initial €75m bid will be enough remains to be seen, but with personal terms agreed and both parties keen, there’s growing confidence that a deal can be struck.
This could be one of the defining moves of Arsenal’s summer transfer window.
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