Viktor Gyokeres makes ‘first choice’ transfer decision

Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly ready to join Arsenal this summer following productive talks with Mikel Arteta’s side.

The Sweden international is expected to secure a big-money transfer during the upcoming summer window and Arsenal have intensified their pursuit in recent weeks following the appointment of Andrea Berta as their new sporting director.

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RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak are also on the Gunners’ radar, although they have seemingly set their sights on Gyokeres amid his impressive form in the Portuguese top flight.

TBR Football have claimed that a move to Arsenal is “hugely appealing” to Gyokeres and he is ready to identify the Emirates Stadium as his “first choice” destination for this summer.

In addition, talkSPORT have confirmed that Gyokeres is “open” to joining the north London giants as he has been “impressed” by the club’s project.

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Chelsea and Juventus are also keen on landing Gyokeres this summer, however, while Manchester United remain interested in signing the Sweden star as Ruben Amorim aims to be reunited with the forward following their time together at Sporting.

Despite this, Arsenal appear to be leading the race for Gyokeres’ signature as they look to finalise an agreement amid their pursuit of a new centre forward capable of leading them to the Premier League title next season.

Viktor Gyokeres at Sporting CP

Gyokeres has enjoyed a stellar spell at Sporting CP, since his arrival from Coventry City in 2023, and he has established himself as one of Europe’s most lethal strikers during his time with the Portuguese giants.

The 26-year-old has scored 86 goals and provided 26 assists in 93 appearances across all competitions for Sporting, while his Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) has risen by just shy of €70 million over the past two years.