Arsenal may have stepped away from the race to sign Viktor Gyökeres, as the club appears unwilling to become embroiled in a protracted transfer saga. The Swedish forward, who currently plays for Sporting Club, has expressed a strong desire to make the move to the Emirates. Despite his intentions, negotiations have proven difficult, and Arsenal are reportedly no longer prepared to pursue the deal under unfavourable conditions.
Gyökeres is widely regarded as one of the most in-form strikers in European football, having attracted significant interest from multiple top-tier clubs. Both Arsenal and Manchester United have shown intent to bring him to the Premier League, with the Gunners identifying him as a key target for their attacking reinforcement this summer.
Sporting Reluctant to Negotiate
While Gyökeres is understood to be pushing for a move, Sporting Club have shown little willingness to facilitate his exit. According to a report from Portugal, as cited by Sport Witness, the club rejected Arsenal’s initial approach and has not made the negotiation process straightforward.
The Gunners were reportedly keen to revisit the discussions with an improved offer, but they are now believed to have withdrawn from talks altogether. The club is said to feel that Sporting’s valuation of the striker may lead to an inflated transfer fee, which they are not willing to meet. Arsenal’s decision is thought to stem from a desire to avoid being drawn into a prolonged and costly transfer saga.
Arsenal Shift Focus as Value Questioned
Although Gyökeres is a player of significant promise, concerns reportedly remain at Arsenal regarding the striker’s lack of experience in Europe’s top five leagues. The Gunners are understood to be balancing their ambitions with a strict valuation strategy, particularly given the financial demands of competing at the highest level.
Gyökeres’ age and performance in Portugal are certainly attractive, but Arsenal are determined not to overpay in a market where value is crucial. The club’s decision to walk away from the deal, at least for now, reflects a disciplined approach to recruitment.
While fans may have hoped to see the Swede don the red and white, it is clear that Arsenal will only proceed on terms that suit their broader strategy. The search for a top-class striker continues, but it will do so with a clear commitment to financial prudence.
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So the greedy chairman who got him for peanuts,and the underhand agent will get nothing,but a very disgruntled ,player who will never play with his heart for sporting again
Another fat lie doing the rounds.
Everyday, a new lie emanates in the media.
Sorry I don’t believe this as he’s said his heart is set on Arsenal and he doesn’t want MU.
Read that we have lowballed them with an offer of 48 million ,not sure it’s true but we do have previous so it wouldn’t surprise me .
Strange if true as I read we had 324 million to spend (lol)
Yeh, looks like our usual low bid after low bid tactic which p***** everbody off.
Dan Kit,
Didn’t Arsenal miss out on Suarez in his Liverpool days for trying to be clever and offer a pound over what his release clause was.
Or am I imagining that. 🤷♂️
And others
Enough sources are saying it, and its utterly unbelievable that we have offered much less even than the supposed £59m gentleman’s agreement figure. Nobody with any sort of reputation is available on the cheap in football nowadays.
I Have Said It Over And Over Again, Arsenal Is The Most Unserious Team When It Comes To Transfers.
They Don’t Even Know Who And What They Really Need.
They Make Transfers Seem Difficult Whereas Serious Teams Have Already Signed A Couple Of Players.
Another Trophyless Season Already Loading.
I feel the same too,trophyless team with an initial gra gra at the beginning of every season.
Maybe They Always Think They Are Smart And In Reality They Are Not.
I Think They Value/Prioritise Profits More Than Silverwares.
And It’s Trophies That Make Fans Happy And Give Them Joy At The End Of Day.
I have been joking to friends that Arsenal would end up scrabbling to get an 11th hour deal for Ollie Watkins over the line; but now one news item is suggesting that we are considering, pulling out of our pursuit of gyokores in favour of the Villa striker. This is so outrageous it must be a piss-take, but even as a mischevious comment, it’s very worrying. Perhaps we are getting tired of seemingly getting nowhere in are pursuits og Gyokeres and Sesko, and are going for the (relatively) low hanging fruit offered by a 30 something overrated (imo) striker who may be showing signs of becoming injury-prone. This summer will show how serious our title ambitions are. Just pay the f*****g money!
Arsenal can easily make one develop pressure.
Watkins is too old for our young side. I just hope we get our targets before other clubs beat us to them.
Waste of time commenting on Arsenal. Arsenal Money Club not Football Club. The days of top four, champions league pretense, and a spattering of FAs are back. Welcome to Arsenal’s world.
Arsenal seem to be battling for a handful of players, none of which seem likely to be significantly better than what they already have.
There are three players the Gunners might be able to sign who immediately improve the club; Alexander Isak, Ollie Watkins, and Victor Osimhen. All the other targets come with massive question marks.
Sadly, all three have negatives. Isak would probably cost $150 million, if he would move to Arsenal. Watkins is 30, and before Unai Emery took charge at Villa, was underwhelming. Osimhen is the best striker on the market, but he is a huge personality and Mikel Arteta has a poor record of dealing with star players with flamboyant personalities.
Jonathan David is probably the least risky alternative to the three most ready-to-play strikers; in that he is available on a free transfer, and scored 25 goals in all competitions for Lille, in Ligue 1. David’s strengths are his ability to hold up the ball and link play, and his speed. The ability to hold up the ball and kink play are two things missing from Arsenal’s current first choice center forward – Kai Havertz. Oddly enough, Arsenal have shown little to no interest in David, a U.S. born, Canada international.
Victor Gyokeres has scored lots of goals, but a third were penalties – he won’t get so many in the Premier League, and Primera Liga is not a top league. Players from minor leagues who come into the Premier League from lesser leagues often struggle to repeat their scoring feats in England. Memphis Depay, anyone?
Benjamin Sesko is just 22 with lots of room for improvement, but 13 goals in 2,300 minutes is no better than Arsenal can get from players they already have. If he scores 15 goals at center forward for Arsenal, will it be enough to bring a title to north London?
Hugo Ekitike, who has not been mentioned in connection with Arsenal scored 15 goals and delivered 8 assists in the Bundesliga. That’s better than Sesko for an inferior team, but he seems out of the conversation.
Moise Kean has premier league experience with Everton, and scored 19 goals and tallied 3 assists for Fiorentina, but a serious health issue, as well as struggles with Juventus have to be worrying.
With the gossip around Arsenal’s striker options centering on Sesko and Gyokeres, it looks like the Gunners will yet again roll the dive on a risky, big-money transfer. After a second place finish, Arsenal bought Rice, Timber, and Havertz for about 230 million, and finished second again. Last summer, Arteta opted for Calfiori and Merino, as well as making Raya’s transfer permanent, for another 108 million and finished second for the third time.
Some of this speaks to how hard it is to bring in the right players and some of it speaks to Arsenal’s leadership’s understanding of what the team needs. The biggest two needs over the last 3 summer transfer windows have been a box-to-box midfielder who scores, and striker – Arsenal have not brought in either.
Yes, Rice has moved into a more forward role and done well, but Arsenal still need a reliable midfield scorer, and the Havertz-Jesus striker experiment has been ineffective. It will bne interesting to see if nextr season is more of the same, or if Arsenal can finally add the right pieces to their title-chasing puzzle.
We all saw Nunez of Liverpool who was scoring goals like water before Liverpool bought him over 80 m.
Portuguese league is not premier League. I am forced to say the price tag was inflated so if he cannot come at Arsenal’s improved offer, burst it.
He may not be better than Gabriel Jesus. Suppose we buy him and does not perform, will Arteta wait for another year to get the real striker? Be patient,58M is not 58 Naira.
M A this time round we need a trophy. Be serious in transfer making, bring in gyokeres in the squard he is better than Kai
Arsenal fans, pls relax sports journalists want to give us HBP, all these transfer news/ rumors are from the media.. arsenat trying to buy all the players, arsenal going for Gyokeres this week,next week to Sesko, then Gyokeres again coming week, They don’t have clear picture of Arsenal transfer, remember arsenal always keep transfers to their chest.
Zubimendi’s deal was concluded since May though delayed by Real S because of FFP,but still the media is telling you that real is hijacking it.
Pls Transfer starts today fully let’s wait…it will end well
Arsenal fans, pls relax sports journalists want to give us HBP, all these transfer news/ rumors are from the media.. arsenal trying to buy all the players, arsenal going for Gyokeres this week,next week to Sesko, then Gyokeres again coming week, They don’t have clear picture of Arsenal transfer, remember arsenal always keep transfers to their chest.
Zubimendi’s deal was concluded since May though delayed by Real S because of FFP,but still the media is telling you that real is hijacking it.
Pls Transfer starts today fully let’s wait…it will end well