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Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of securing a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, edging out Premier League rivals in the race for his signature.
According to CaughtOffside, the Gunners have advanced significantly in negotiations with Gyokeres, offering the Swedish international a five-year contract worth approximately £9 million annually.
While Arsenal appear to be leading the race, Manchester United and Liverpool remain in contention. Sources suggest that Man Utd are preparing a formal bid, and Liverpool have initiated talks as they search for a replacement for Darwin Nunez.
Gyokeres’ prolific form sparks intense transfer interest
Although Viktor Gyokeres has yet to feature in the Premier League or any of Europe’s top five leagues, his stats in Portugal are impossible to overlook.
The 26-year-old has delivered an extraordinary 95 goals in just 100 appearances for Sporting Lisbon across all competitions since joining the club last season.
Praised as a “top player” by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya (Metro), Gyokeres could be a significant upgrade for the Gunners. With his prolific scoring ability, he offers far more potential as a consistent 25-plus goal-a-season striker than current options like Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Could Viktor Gyokeres Still Join Manchester United or Liverpool?
Arsenal may need to act swiftly to secure Viktor Gyokeres, as both Manchester United and Liverpool are also vying for his signature this summer.
The former Coventry City and Brighton forward reportedly prioritizes Champions League football next season, which could pose a challenge for United unless they triumph in the Europa League final.
Liverpool, on the other hand, presents an enticing opportunity. With Arne Slot’s team freshly crowned Premier League champions and poised to dominate for years to come, their project could be highly appealing to the Swedish striker.