Arsenal had been considering signing either Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko during this transfer window, but their focus has now fully shifted towards securing the Swedish striker. Gyokeres himself is keen on joining Arsenal and has reportedly refused to engage with any other clubs regarding his future.
The striker’s determination to leave his current club has been evident, as he notably failed to report for pre-season training in an effort to push the transfer forward. Despite initial differences in valuation between Arsenal and Sporting Club, discussions between the two clubs have continued. Now, a breakthrough appears to have been reached.
Agreement Reached on Transfer Terms
According to Ben Jacobs, Sporting and Arsenal, along with Gyokeres, spent the weekend in intensive talks and successfully removed all major obstacles delaying the deal. While the exact structure of add-ons is still being finalised, there is broad agreement on a fixed fee. The striker is now awaiting permission to undergo a medical examination, which is the final step before completing the move to Arsenal.
A five-year contract has reportedly been agreed upon, indicating the club’s long-term commitment to the player. It is expected that Gyokeres will officially become an Arsenal player within the next 24 to 48 hours, barring any unforeseen complications.
End of the Transfer Saga in Sight
Arsenal has made a clear choice in selecting Gyokeres, and with the recent progress, there is hope that no further last-minute issues will arise. The club and fans alike will be eager to see this prolonged transfer saga finally concluded.
Securing Gyokeres would strengthen Arsenal’s attacking options ahead of the new season and signal the club’s ambition to compete at the highest levels. The successful conclusion of this transfer will be a significant step in bolstering the squad’s overall quality and depth.
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It was only a case of when Sporting saw sense and they have. Look forwards to him banging em in.
Thats 200 mil shelled out now. That will be it, until we offload someone for a decent fee. Things will be determined now on how much we get in to the coffers.
So if this deal is done what is our best starting XI ?
Raya
White Saliba Gabriel Skelly
Zubamendi
Rice Odegaard
Saka Gyokeres Martinelli
SUBS bench
Kepa Timber Calafiori Zinch Nwaneri Havertz Madueke Jesus
That’s a pretty strong squad.. have I missed any obvious players ?
Hopefully 1 or 2 academy players to add to this also
I am presuming Trossard Nelson Vieire Lokonga will all be sold…. any others likely to be sold? Perhaps Zinch if we get Eze
Probably Norgaard for Zinchenko
Timber possibly over White but its a tough call at right back
A very difficult one to make as things stand. However, I will personally take White because of his final third output
Merino on the bench too
Kiwior at backup CB, Zinchenko is out, no place. Hopefully add Eze and move Jesus on in January.
Forgotten Noorgard,Merino on the bench
And Mosquera too. He is definitely joing from Valencia this week.
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If (when) he is our player, i really hope he can handle the massive pressure
This drawn out, almost dramatic, transfer saga has only increased the expectations now significantly
It will be so good to have a real forward now,let’s hope our tactics are good enough to incorporate his strengths he brings
When is Gyokeres gonna have his Medical to Arsenal?
Eager to see Viktor Gyokores in Arsenal jersey with number 14
Opposition defenders will be marking him more tightly which means Saka Martinelli Ode etc will all hVe more chances to score as well as Rice coming from deep!
He seems to have a strong mentality so I don’t see him having any extra pressure…especially with all the chanced we create!
It looks like we’re closing the deal to bring in a striker. May I assume it’s no longer impossible for us to win the league?
Who said it’s impossible?
Don’t even try Dan. Not playing your game today.
Not a game
Generally wanted to know who said it was impossible or is it something you just made up ?
It is simply that you are the only commenter/author on this site with which I do not wish to communicate with or have any interaction with except to inform you of same as necessary.
I’m relieved that a striker of any description is coming. It will cut the unrelenting negative traffic for starters
O.K. SueP we really have to break that mind meld.
SueP, if he doesn’t score in his first couple of games I’m sure the negativity will return.
Disagree Sue
For a team who will have gone at least 22 years without a title and finished 10 points behind Liverpool and showed zero ambition I saw lots of Gooners fairly positive and content
I’m not quite getting your drift Dan
Content is not the same emotion as realistic. The length of time without a league win is down to who exactly?
You said there’s negative traffic
I think for a club who have gone two decades without a title it’s mostly positive traffic ?
Dan we gave gone 2decades without trophy coz we have been awful in most of those years until recently when we start investing in top players and stop selling our top players. Martinelli should be sold and get a top winger. We could easily get eze like that or do extra more to get nico williams. I pray madueke surprise me
I wasn’t talking about that
I was saying I don’t agree the traffic is mostly negative
I seen loads of positives about finishing 2nd
Finally, the finish line is in sight. Gyok is a Gunner.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is currently performing wonders against PSG.
I think Arteta needs to ditch this slow build-up, backwards, sideways style of play if must win something next season.
Just look at the way Chelsea took them apart.
Nice, happy to have a player thats familiar with the back of the net. Makes me feel better about our attack going into the new season for sure.
norgaard for Zinchenko
It seems SL have backed down on the transfer fee. If true well done Berta for a great game of poker.
Apparently Gyokeres agent waived his commission… something you rarely see nowadays though I struggle to understand why SL would have to pay Gyokeres agent commission ! Surely that should go to the player… agents killing the game (though not this one !)
Welcome and good luck VG! Well done Berta and co.! Thanks the Kroenkes! The horse and the lawn field are set here.
Gooneews
I don’t mean it ruin but I wish we have a martinelli upgrade and now I hope madueke will surprise us like chelshit did tonight, I’m sorry but palmer was graceful tonight, odegaard really needs to step up coz I worry for the midfield ,odegaard together with matinelli were trash last season
Well, by my reckoning and adding up the reported transfer fees , our owner, Mr Kronkie has now invested in this window alone, the following :
Zubimendi £59 million
Arizabalaga £5 million
Gyokeres £69 million
Norgaard. £15 million
Madueke £52 million
That’s a total of £200 million, with the prospect of Eze coming in at £68 million, so that reported war chest of £320 million is not far off the mark, IF all these transfers go through.
To think that some fans were complaining about Mr Kronkie not wanting the club to succeed, as long as they finished in a CL place!!
Perhaps this nonsense will now stop?!?!
Based on their record since they joined the board I can see why some Gooners have that opinion lol.
Mate this 200 pounds will be paid in fraction spread over years
So? Doesn’t that mean Mt Kronkie is investing in our future then?
By the way, spreading the payment has not just happened and it’s not only The Arsenal who is doing it.
Kronke is not the problem!!!!!!!!
Reggie, five words that make complete sense 👍
If only Gyokeres Agents a couple of weeks ago agreed to let their commission go this deal would have been wrapped up and Gyokeres wouldn’t have had to go AWOL. But hey he’s finally on his way to us 😁👍 I now want to see Eze walk through those Arsenal doors.
Odegaard should be sold,Martinelli too. And finally Gyokeres is a Gooner!🤩. I hope Eze is coming as well.
Odegaard should be sold!!
Thanks to heaven you’re not Arteta
Odegaard should stay but yes to Martinelli going. Having Eze will hopefully get Odegaard back on track! Masquera will be another clever signing. Great young player. With Trossard, Veira, Nelson and Zinchenko all moving on Arsenal will get back at least 78 mil and if Martinelli goes to Al or RM a further 60-70 mil back into the kitty. Koenke can’t complain at that!
Don’t forget Merino!
We’ve now got Mosquera coming to. Hopefully him and Gyokeres will arrive by the end of this week as Arteta wants to get them onboard for the USA tour. Eze looking good to.
Arsenal kindly put more effort in sighning the swidise strike am suleiman the engineer
Why can’t Andre Bertha & the board just pay sporting the fee, add ons wanted for Gyokeres and get their man simple
Gyokeres will come to Arsenal. Arsenal have to take a stand here because if they don’t other clubs will behave like Sporting leaving no space for negotiating. Arsenal are in this position because Sporting’s President is currently behaving like a spoilt child/bully and being manipulative regarding the add-ons. He knows that Gyokeres will never play for SP again regardless if they keep punishing him, so it is now in the club’s interest to let him go and to find themselves another striker. The longer it takes the more risk of them not getting anyone good and also players will not want to play for the club as they will not want to go through this rubbish when they want to move on.
Keep positive and lets hope we now get Eze or even Rodrygo (expensive though).