Arsenal supporters are on the edge of their seats as the club edges closer to securing a blockbuster deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres. The 27-year-old Swedish international, who has been the Gunners’ top target this summer, is poised to join Mikel Arteta’s squad for a fee reported to be around £63 million (€73m), including add-ons, marking a pivotal moment in Arsenal’s ambitious transfer window.
The buzz among Arsenal fans intensified following a CNN Portugal broadcast captured in a tweet by@karthikadhaigalat 13:00 UTC today, showing Gyokeres moving furniture from his Madeira home.
🚨 Gyokeres moving furniture from his home - CNN PORTUGAL
— Doc (@karthikadhaigal) July 17, 2025
(@Sporting_CPAdep) pic.twitter.com/3IAKlio8D5
Excitement Amongst Fans
This visual cue has fueled speculation that the striker is preparing to relocate, aligning with reports of his eagerness to join Arsenal. Gyokeres’ agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, has reportedly waived a 10% commission to smooth the deal, while the player himself has refused to train with Sporting to force the move, as noted by The Independent. Sporting president Frederico Varandas confirmed disciplinary action against Gyokeres for missing pre-season training on July 12, further underscoring the urgency of his departure.
Viktor Gyökeres welcome to Arsenal Football Club 🥷🏽 pic.twitter.com/ueaKHCLwFK
— HandöfArsenal (@HandofArsenal) July 13, 2025
Gyokeres' Record
Gyokeres’ remarkable record of 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting, including 54 goals in 52 games last season and a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City, has cemented his reputation as one of Europe’s most lethal forwards. His potential arrival addresses Arsenal’s need for a proven goalscorer, especially with Gabriel Jesus sidelined by injury until mid-2025/26 and Kai Havertz often deployed in a hybrid role. Fans on social media platforms like X have expressed a mix of elation and impatience, with posts such as “Finally, a striker who can finish!” and “Gyokeres to Arsenal—make it official already!” reflecting the heightened anticipation.
Viktor Gyokeres - Goals in settled play pic.twitter.com/VEbyhDEWiy
— - (@imzftbi) July 16, 2025
The transfer saga has not been without hurdles. Sporting initially demanded a guaranteed €70m, but Arsenal’s offer of €63m in installments, plus €10m in performance-based add-ons, has brought the clubs closer to an agreement. Despite a brief scare from Portugal’s Record suggesting a collapse over add-ons, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano clarified that talks remain active, with no deal off the table. Arsenal are hopeful of completing the move before their pre-season tour of Asia begins on Saturday, July 19, allowing Gyokeres to integrate with the squad ahead of friendlies against Milan, Newcastle, Tottenham, Villarreal, and Athletic Bilbao.
Arsenal's Summer
This signing follows a busy summer for Arsenal, who have already secured Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera (£13m), Chelsea’s Noni Madueke (£52m), Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi (£60m), Brentford’s Christian Norgaard (£15m), and Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5m). The potential addition of Gyokeres, who excels at running in behind defenses—a contrast to the styles of Havertz, Jesus, and Leandro Trossard—could transform Arsenal’s attack, making them less predictable and more lethal on the counter.
Since last month:
— Sash ~ (@ltarsenal) July 15, 2025
- Kepa, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Madueke, Gyokores and Mosquera wrapped up with Rodrygo/Eze being lined up.
- Lewis Skelly, Gabriel and Ethan Nwaneri extended.
Berta is not messing around. pic.twitter.com/TrUKn62Rhz