Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal: Deal Nearing Completion as Club Plans Pre-Season Logistics
Arsenal are edging closer to securing the services of Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres in a deal potentially worth up to £63.4 million including add-ons. The Sporting CP forward has been a top target for Mikel Arteta, and although a formal announcement has not yet been made, all indications point to the transfer being finalized imminently — barring any last-minute complications.
According to reports, Arsenal remain calm and confident as negotiations continue with Sporting Lisbon. The club’s priority is to complete the deal in time to integrate Gyökeres with the first team during their pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong.
Pre-Season Planning Complicated by Delays
Gyökeres was initially expected to join his prospective new teammates on the plane heading to Asia on Saturday afternoon, shortly after a behind-closed-doors friendly against Watford at the club’s training ground. However, delays in finalizing the deal have disrupted those plans.
If no agreement is reached by early next week, Arsenal may choose to keep the striker in London rather than sending him to Asia alone. The idea is to safeguard his conditioning ahead of the new season, with the player potentially undergoing a tailored individual training program while awaiting clearance for his medical.
🗣️ “Gyökeres is still awaiting the green light to travel to London for his medical, and it is not yet ruled out he could remain in the capital,” reports @RyanTaylorSport.
A Goal Machine Ready for the Premier League
The 26-year-old has been in sensational form since his move to Sporting, scoring 97 goals in 102 appearances across all competitions in two seasons. His mix of power, pace, and intelligent movement has made him one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards.
Viktor Gyökeres celebrates during his time at Sporting CP — soon to be donning red and white in North London.
Mikel Arteta is hoping that Gyökeres can bring that same prolific output to the Emirates Stadium and finally give Arsenal the firepower to end their long wait for a Premier League title. The Gunners have finished as runners-up in each of the last three seasons, and the addition of a consistent No. 9 could be the missing piece.
What’s Next?
While the delay is frustrating, Arsenal fans may have something to look forward to very soon. The Gunners face AC Milan on Wednesday, July 23 in Singapore, followed by a clash with Newcastle United on Sunday, July 27. There’s optimism within the club that Gyökeres will be part of the squad for at least one of those matches — assuming the transfer is sealed in time.
If all goes according to plan, Arsenal could unveil Gyökeres during the Asia tour, a move that would surely excite the club’s massive international fanbase.
