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Arsenal Close to Completing Deal for Superstar Forward After Negotiations with His Current Club: Reports

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 13 – Arsenal will pay an initial £63.5 million plus £10 million in add-ons for striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 54 goals last season and prefers Arsenal over higher salary offers elsewhere.

  • On July 13, 2025, Arsenal are in the final stages of securing Viktor Gyokeres, with David Ornstein posting a deal worth £63.5 million plus £10 million in add-ons.
  • After finishing second for a third straight season, Viktor Gyokeres has scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting Lisbon, emerging as Arsenal’s prime target.
  • Arsenal have offered £55 million with up to £8 million in add-ons, agent Hasan Cetinkaya waived his £5.5 million commission, reported by Ben Jacobs.
  • Mikel Arteta wants his man for the pre-season tour in Singapore and Hong Kong, Arsenal travel on July 19, giving fans hope, reported by The Athletic.
  • The signing underscores the club’s intent to compete at the highest level after consecutive near misses, positioning Arsenal to strengthen their attack ahead of the 2025/26 season.
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It's fast approaching. Arsenal and Sporting have now reportedly reached an agreement for Viktor Gyökeres, 27. According to The Athletic, the Swede's agent Hasan Cet

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SOFOOT.com broke the news in on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
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