According to a Portuguese media Leonine, Chelsea is the only club that could activate the release clause to sign Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres at the end of the season.
The London giants were keen to activate the £86million release clause in the striker's contract this winter but did not do so amid Financial Fair Play concerns. Chelsea need to balance their books first before spending on new signings, but they remain linked with a move for Gyokeres.
Speaking with an agent recognized by FIFA, Leonine He highlighted that Gyokeres has a huge market in England, but only Chelsea could be willing to pay close to the value of the clause. Sporting were reluctant to negotiate terms during the winter transfer window, but the scenario could be different at the end of the current campaign.
Possible signing
Chelsea have failed in front of goal this season due to the lack of a quality striker. They are expected to spend on a prominent firm during the summer. napoli star Victor Osimhen is one of the top names on their wish list, but they may have a hard time persuading you without Champions League football next season.
If they are looking for an alternative, Gyokeres could be a realistic option for the hierarchy. The Swede has been in the best form of his life since he moved from Coventry City to Sporting last summer. He scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists in 27 appearances for the Lisbon club, which competes for the Primeira Liga.
It is well known that Sporting is a selling club that likes to obtain significant profits from its precious assets. If Chelsea are willing to spend around £86 million, a deal could be done. Chelsea have room to negotiate a long-term payment plan for the striker, which was not possible in the recent window as Sporting challenged the striker not to leave for less than his release clause.
