Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres is currently favouring a move to Arsenal ahead of Manchester United this summer, in response to reports.
Gyokeres has emerged as some of the in-demand strikers in Europe following two impressive seasons in Portugal with Sporting.
The 26-year-old made a right away impact following his £20 million move from Coventry City in 2023, and to this point for Sporting he has scored 86 goals in 93 appearances.
Arsenal are out there for a brand new striker this summer and are already considering alternatives to Alexander Isak, who Newcastle United value at £150 million.
Gyokeres is on Arsenal’s summer shortlist, nevertheless, Mikel Arteta’s side will face competition from Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim keen to be reunited with the Sweden international having already managed him at Sporting.
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In accordance with The Sun, Gyokeres ‘is believed to be leaning more towards Arsenal’ as they’re established Premier League title challengers and might almost guarantee Champions League football next season.
The report adds that Arsenal’s latest sporting director, Andrea Berta, is a ‘huge’ fan of the Sporting striker.
It’s also claimed that Sporting have a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Gyokeres to permit him to go away in the summertime transfer window for significantly lower than his £85m release clause.
Sporting are said to be seeking to strike a deal between £55m and £70m for his or her leading forward.
Chelsea previously made a move for Gyokeres a 12 months ago but reports in Portugal claimed that their £73m bid was turned down by Sporting.
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