Transfer: Arteta Gives Update on Gyokeres' Move, New Signings
NORTH LONDON, JUL 21 – Arsenal aims to overcome three consecutive second-place finishes by securing striker Viktor Gyokeres in a �63.5 million deal to boost their Premier League title chances.
- During a Monday press briefing in Singapore, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided updates on recent signings and addressed the ongoing discussions surrounding Viktor Gyokeres.
- The update followed Arsenal's arrival in Singapore for their preseason tour, amid drawn-out talks with Sporting CP to secure Gyokeres, with a sticking point over bonus structures.
- Arsenal have secured four new signings this summer and plan to strengthen their squad further as they prepare for preseason matches in Asia, including games with AC Milan and Newcastle United. Meanwhile, the club is nearing a £63 million agreement for Viktor Gyokeres, with additional performance-based payments still under negotiation.
- Arteta declined to discuss any players not currently in the squad and emphasized that there remains ample time left in the transfer window to complete potential deals.
- These developments imply Arsenal remain active in transfers to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season as they aim to end a five-year wait for silverware.
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After three rejected proposals, it was the fourth time: Sporting and Arsenal agreed to transfer Gyökeres by 63.5 million without more than ten million variable commissions – the majority of easy reach.
Viktor Gyokeres has decided not to sign for Manchester United after witnessing the brutal treatment Ruben Amorim gave a player at Old Trafford. Gyokeres has been one of the most talked about names of the summer transfer window, dominating the news and speculation surrounding transfers. His value has increased significantly after an impressive season with Sporting Lisbon, where he scored 54 goals in 52 games, having scored 43 goals in his debut s…
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