Arsenal near €80m deal for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal have reportedly made a significant breakthrough in talks with Sporting CP to sign prolific striker Viktor Gyokeres this summer, following weeks of on-and-off negotiations between the two clubs.

After weeks of intense negotiations over the player’s €70 million release clause plus €10 million in add-ons, Arsenal have finally secured a pivotal agreement with Sporting CP.

According to transfer guru Farizio Romano, the Gunners are getting closer to reaching an agreement with Sporting after a new round of communication today.

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Fabrizio reports that negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting remained solid despite multiple failed attempts to reach an agreement.

Gyokeres has consistently expressed his ambition to play in the Premier League, with Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium as his preferred destination.

Fabrizio notes that Arsenal are now prepared to meet Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas’ initial demand of €70 million(£60m) plus €10 million(£5m) in add-ons.

Sporting president Varandas is believed to have reneged on a “gentleman’s agreement” that would have allowed the Swedish international to depart for €65 million plus €5 million, below the reportedly agreed fee.

In the last two seasons, Gyokeres has scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting, and he is set to become Arsenal’s new starting striker.

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