Arsenal are reportedly in the process of formally completing a deal to sign Sporting CP centre forward Viktor Gyokeres.
The Gunners have been locked in negotiations with Sporting for several weeks and they are now on the verge of reaching an agreement to sign the Sweden international, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
Arsenal were initially offering an initial fee of €65 million for Gyokeres, however Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has been unwilling to sanction a sale unless a guaranteed sum of €70m was committed by the Gunners.
This has caused immense tension between the two clubs, but Arsenal appear to have reached an agreement with Sporting and the transfer now looks set to be completed.
Viktor Gyokeres wants Premier League return
Ahead of his proposed move to Arsenal, Gyokeres has admitted his desire to return to the Premier League following an underwhelming stint at Brighton & Hove Albion as a youngster.
“It’s one of the biggest leagues in Europe,” Gyokeres told L’Equipe in a fresh interview.
“I spent several years there without being able to play a single match. So, of course, it’s something I’d like to do. It would be great revenge!”
However, Gyokeres refused to confirm reports that he has gone on strike in order to force through a transfer to Arsenal.
“Maybe,” the 27-year-old said when asked if he would leave Sporting this summer. “That’s football, you never know. I don’t think about it; we’ll see what happens. If something happens, it will. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me.”
Gyokeres has scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting and he is set to become Arsenal’s new starting striker.
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