According to O Jogo (via SportWitness), Arsenal He will have room to negotiate with Sporting Lisbon for the signing of Viktor Gyokeres.
The London giants have considered signing a new striker during the summer transfer window. They have already been linked to several names, including Napoli. Victor Osimhen.
Gyokeres is another on their transfer short list according to O Jogo and it is assured that they could have room to negotiate the price with Sporting at the end of the season.
The Swede has an £86million release clause in his contract, but Sporting could be prepared to reduce their demands as they need to earn some cash over the summer.
Quality forward
Gyokeres joined Sporting from Championship side Coventry City last summer after contributing 22 goals and 12 assists during the 2022/23 season. He has fared much better with Sporting in the Primeira Liga with 32 goals and 11 assists in just 35 appearances. This has caught the attention of several elite European clubs.
Arsenal are one of his biggest admirers and have received a boost with Sporting willing to negotiate a sum lower than his release clause. Mikel ArtetaThe team has been in brilliant scoring form in recent months, but the club is still missing the presence of a true goalscoring striker in the current squad.
Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah have failed to find consistency. Kai Havertz He has found the back of the net in his last 3 appearances for the club, but the German has also been prone to missing big opportunities. Gyokeres could be the solution this summer. The Swede has become one of the most sought-after forwards.
Gyokeres has an impressive goal conversion rate of 26% which is greater than city of manchester's Erling Braut Haaland. He is also an excellent playmaker with his ability to get into deeper attacking positions to provide key passes. The Swede has all the attributes to succeed in the first division with Arsenal or any other club.
