Sporting Striker Gyokeres Nears Premier League Transfer Amid Arsenal, Manchester United Interest

Viktor Gyokeres, the 27-year-old striker currently at Sporting Lisbon, is determined to join Arsenal this summer after an outstanding season scoring over 50 goals. Despite interest from Manchester United, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, and other European clubs, Gyokeres has made clear his preference for the Gunners, even warning Sporting president Frederico Varandas that he will never forgive the club if they delay his transfer. Arsenal's pursuit of Gyokeres has been complicated by Sporting's high asking price, reportedly around €80 million, contrasting with the €60 million plus add-ons figure Gyokeres' agent claims was agreed. Meanwhile, Arsenal's initial preferred target, RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, has become less viable due to wage demands, potentially opening the door for Gyokeres. Reports indicate that Arsenal continues to explore options, with talks described as frozen but not closed, while Gyokeres is prepared to wait for a deal, prioritizing a move to Arsenal over other suitors. Manchester United is also considering a surprise offer involving player swaps, but may shift focus if Arsenal secures Gyokeres, whose transfer saga remains a key focus in the Premier League's summer window.