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Arsenal Closer Than Ever to Sign Viktor Gyokeres as Sporting CP Talks Near Completion

The Gunners Agree Terms for €73.5M Deal As Swedish Striker Eyes Premier League Return.

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Arsenal are on the verge of completing the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The Gunners’ have made some decisive progress in negotiations. Reportedly, they’ve agreed to pay a fixed fee of €63.5m (£54.8m) plus €10m (£8.6m) in add-ons.

This would bring the total package to sign Gyokores to €73.5m. The striker’s agent has reportedly waived his commission to help smoothen the deal. This has allowed Arsenal to edge closer to securing Mikel Arteta’s top target this summer.

🚨❤️🤍 The deal between Arsenal and Sporting for Viktor Gyökeres is now being sealed tonight with all parties involved.

After agent’s decision to reduce his 10% compensation, Arsenal will pay initial fee worth €63.5m plus €10m add-ons being completed.

Here we go, soon. ✅🔜 pic.twitter.com/Abt6tlaROm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2025

Talks between the two clubs had been tense for some time. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas initially rejected Arsenal’s offers. Additionally, he contested the claims of a gentleman’s agreement to let Gyokeres leave for €60m plus add-ons.

However, Arsenal’s latest proposal surpasses that amount. The 27-year-old Swede is also refusing to report for pre-season training in Lisbon. As a result, the Portuguese champions have softened their stance. Gyokeres joined Sporting from Coventry City in 2023.

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Since then, he has been prolific, scoring 97 goals in 102 appearances across all competitions. His 54-goal haul last season included a memorable Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City. He also helped Sporting clinch a league and cup double.

Mikel Arteta Gets His No.9 as Arsenal Strengthen Attack

The Sweden international will return to English football. He previously played for Brighton & Hove Albion and Coventry City. Gyokores has reportedly agreed personal terms on a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta has been instrumental in the deal.

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He maintained positive dialogue constantly, even during strained discussions with Sporting. Gyokeres is expected to become Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer. The Gunners have already signed Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga so far.

A deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has also been struck. All of it shows how intent Arteta has been to build a squad capable of winning the Premier League after finishing second last season, plagued with injuries. With Gyokeres set to lead the line, Arsenal also aim to address their struggles for a natural No.9 from last season.

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