New reviews popping out of Portugal has revealed that Arsenal has agreed a €73.5m switch charge with Sporting Lisbon for striker Viktor Gyokeres, Softfootball gathered.
The 27-year-old has been a long run goal for the Gunners as they appear to repair the putting place after ending final season with out a recognisable goal man which pressured Arteta to play Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino in that place.
In keeping with soccer switch knowledgeable, David Ornstein, his sources in Lisbon have confirmed that the Portuguese membership have reached an settlement with the Gunners for Gyokeres. The deal is price €63.5m assured charge plus €10m add-ons.
Gyokeres’ agent, Hasan Cetinkaya waived a part of his charge to assist facilitate the transfer. The information would come as nice information for Arsenal followers who thought the transfer gained’t undergo anymore after reviews got here out final week that the deal has stalled.
Gyokeres has at all times insisted that he needs the transfer to the Emirates and was not listening to another gives. Regardless of taking part in with Reuben Amorim at Sporting and Manchester United needing a striker, the massive Swede refused to vary his thoughts however acknowledged that he owes most of his current success to the Pink Devils gaffer.
As soon as this deal is made official, Gyokeres will develop into the fourth main signing for Arsenal this summer season following the seize of Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Final season, Arsenal major strikers Kai Harvertz and Gabriel Jesus bought damage in January and February respectively as they completed the season in second, 10 factors behind League winners Liverpool and scored 17 objectives fewer.
Arteta has hopefully now fastened that drawback with the arrival of Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon. The Swede is a purpose machine, scoring 15 occasions in 26 matches for his nationwide group.
Softfootball reported earlier that the deal to take Gyokeres to Arsenal is shut. Now, it may be stated that the Swede will certainly be on the Emirates subsequent season.
In what could possibly be his ultimate marketing campaign for Sporting Lisbon, Gyokeres scored 54 objectives in 52 appearances in all competitions final season as he led the membership to the Portuguese league title.
