Arsenal can force Sporting Lisbon into selling Viktor Gyokeres from today if they place a bid of €60 million and above.
The reason for this, as explained by A Bola, is that a clause in Gyokeres’ contract is activated today that states Sporting must pay a €6m penalty fee if they refuse offers of €60m or higher.
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Gyokeres to Arsenal?
Arsenal have made Gyokeres their number one striker target this summer, but have been left frustrated by Sporting’s high demands over a transfer fee.
A public war has erupted between the player’s entourage and his club over his asking price.
Gyokeres’ agents claim that Sporting broke a promise to sell him for around €60m plus €10m in bonuses, while Sporting have denied a promise was ever made.
Duncan Castles revealed on the Transfers Podcast recently that Gyokeres is very upset at Sporting breaking a promise to sell him this summer for the mentioned fee.
Castles adds that there is a clause in his contract that Sporting must pay Gyokeres a €6m penalty fee if they do reject offers of over €60m.
A Bola now reports on Tuesday that this clause has been activated as of Tuesday 1 July.
Castles added that Gyokeres is threatening to go on strike if Sporting refuse to sell him, a line also confirmed now by A Bola and Fabrizio Romano.
Viktor Gyokeres to go on STRIKE?! 😠
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Thus, Arsenal are now in a good position to place a bid and test Sporting’s resolve given the presence of the clause.
Due to the problems over this deal, Arsenal have been simultaneously working on a deal for Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and may instead sign him due to the problems surrounding Gyokeres.
Gyokeres is also wanted by Man Utd, Juventus and Saudi Arabian clubs but his preferred destination is believed to be Arsenal.
Gyokeres is the hottest striking property around right now after having an incredible season, scoring 54 goals in 52 games in all competitions, and leading Sporting to another league title.
This follows on from his brilliant form from last season for Sporting where he scored 43 goals in all competitions for his club.
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