Arsenal Sign Viktor Gyokeres in £64m Deal

Arsenal have officially signed Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon for £55 million plus £8.5 million in add-ons, totaling up to £64 million. Gyokeres, who scored 97 goals in 102 matches for Sporting and previously played for Coventry City, agreed to a five-year contract and will wear Arsenal's No. 14 shirt. The transfer followed prolonged negotiations, with Sporting demanding a higher upfront payment and Gyokeres reportedly going on strike to force the move. Coventry City will profit from a sell-on clause as part of the deal. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Gyokeres’ prolific scoring and dynamic style, emphasizing his potential impact on the team's attack. This signing follows the arrivals of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi, marking a significant transfer window as Arsenal aim to compete for major trophies.