Arsenal Nears £55m Viktor Gyokeres Sporting Deal

Arsenal is close to finalizing the signing of striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP in a deal worth €63.5 million plus €10 million in add-ons, with the player set to sign a five-year contract. The transfer, highly anticipated by fans and players alike, ended weeks of negotiations complicated by performance-related bonuses. Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly was filmed celebrating the news with a joyful reaction and by imitating Gyokeres's signature 'Bane mask' celebration, highlighting the excitement within the squad. Gyokeres, who scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting, chose Arsenal over interest from Manchester United, Juventus, and Saudi clubs, signaling his commitment to Mikel Arteta's project. This signing is part of Arsenal's ambitious transfer window, which also includes additions like Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga, with further reinforcements expected. The deal is seen as a crucial step for Arsenal to strengthen their attack and compete with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City.