Topics: Arsenal, Manchester United, Transfer News, Football, Sporting CP, Champions League
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly 'made his choice' on which club he wants to join this summer.
Gyokeres, 26, is one of the most in-form strikers in Europe and has registered 52 goals and 12 assists in 49 appearances during the 2024/25 campaign.
As a result of his consistently impressive performances, the Sweden international has been linked with several elite clubs with Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain all reportedly interested in signing the player.
The 26-year-old’s current contract is set to expire in June 2026, and he could be available for a fee between £55-70m this summer.
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As reported by The Telegraph on Thursday (May 8), Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta tried to sign Gyokeres for Atletico Madrid and the Swede is believed to be a more ‘realistic option’ than Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, who the Magpies have maintained is not for sale this summer.
The report also states that Sporting are expected to accept an offer lower than his release clause, which is understood to be between £63.5 and £72m.
Gyokeres’ decision will likely depend on whether Arsenal and Manchester United will be playing Champions League football next season, with the Gunners looking likely to qualify while United can also secure qualification by winning the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur on May 21.
Arsenal head coach Arteta has already promised that this summer is “going to be a big one” after Berta was appointed back in April.
"It's going to be a big one [summer] and we are very excited about it," said Arteta in a press conference.
"When you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad and the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step.
"Every summer is big because it is an opportunity, and especially because of the number of players we have in the squad right now, that is necessary.
"But it's a big summer for many things because first of all, we have to maintain the good foundations that we have and then obviously, how can we improve and evolve the team?"
BBC Sport also reports that Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is expected to join the Gunners, and they could also pursue a wide player with a potential move for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens mooted as a result of the Englishman's impressive form in Germany.
