Viktor Gyokeres was initially expected to return to training with Sporting Club today, but he will reportedly not be present as negotiations over a transfer to Arsenal continue.
The Swedish forward had been granted an extended period away from pre-season activities to allow time for discussions between his current club and Arsenal to progress. Gyokeres has emerged as Arsenal’s primary target for the striker position in this transfer window, with the club determined to reinforce that area of the squad ahead of the new season.
Arsenal Intensifies Pursuit of Gyokeres
Mikel Arteta is eager to see the deal completed swiftly, particularly as his side steps up their preparations. The manager views Gyokeres as a key addition to help strengthen Arsenal’s attacking options and improve their chances of success in the coming campaign.. For his part, Gyokeres is equally keen to make the move to the Emirates and is pushing for a resolution between the two clubs.
Despite mutual interest from both the player and Arsenal, there remains a significant gap between what the Gunners are prepared to pay and the valuation held by Sporting Club. Talks are ongoing, but the final agreement has yet to be reached.
Gyokeres Refuses to Return to Training
As reported by The Athletic, Gyokeres will not report to training today as previously expected. The source states that he is refusing to return as he remains adamant about completing a transfer to Arsenal and has no desire to play for Sporting Club again. This stance has added further urgency to the negotiations, as the striker seeks to force a breakthrough in discussions.
Gyokeres is said to be fully committed to joining Arsenal as soon as possible. While the situation is yet to be finalised, both the player and Arsenal remain hopeful that an agreement can be struck with Sporting Club in the coming weeks. The outcome of the ongoing talks will likely determine whether the striker fulfils his ambition of making the switch to North London this summer.
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If Arteta is convinced that Gyokeres is the right striker for Arsenal to sign, then go for him 100% and pay the money. I don’t quite understand this dragging on, because the disagreement about the price is not that great either.
Maybe it’s more about not losing face in tough negotiations, who knows? But sad for Arsenal. The management had the clear purpose in this transfer window to sign with a class striker. The pre-season is approaching and it would be nice to have the most important transfers sorted out so that the players can be played well together.
Agree with websurfer, Arsenal do this every transfer window, it’s not good for team pre season and we can get gazumped by another club for gyokeres. Im sure his agent has backup plans.
In past everyone blamed wenger for woeful purchasing but the problem is inherent. Other clubs know who they want well before the season ends and then snap up their prizes as soon as window opens like Liverpool, even spurs and man U are spending quickly.
Both sides think they are in a position of strength and both sides want to save face, but we will definitely lose face if we don’t sign him after all this.
Every man and his dog knows arsenal needs a striker. I think the Arsenal board has done a good job to play two or more strikers against each other to drive down price. If not, even Ollie watkins would be sold to us for 100m. They are using the media to frustrate arsenal fans to put pressure on the club. So arsenal fans calm down and let the director cook!!!
Arsenal always act like a small club when it comes to buying player, just take a good look at other big team in EPL they don’t drag negotiations like we always do just look at man city, Liverpool and even Chelsea for instance if they want a player they never spent 3 to 4 days before they sign the player you will just hear that they are in negotiations to sign there target the next thing you hear in the next few hours is that they have agreed the for whosoever they want to buy unlike our beloved arsenal that drag negotiations until another team snap the player up… Just tired of there b******t they only act fast when it comes to buying player from Chelsea fc…
But what is wrong with our team arsenal because every window they pretend to try to sign for the striker but nothing goes on Y?We need Gyökeres this summer but if not even us we supporters we shall go for strike.
I believe Arsenal is banking on the player’s will of not playing for sporting again and choosing Arsenal as the next destination.
If the player really has the desire to play for Arsenal, then there is no need bending to sporting’s demand as there are other areas that also needs strengthening and money needs to be spent wisely and smartly.
This is getting silly now. Sporting are being very stubborn over a principle here. They have lost the player, Arsenal, are pushing this further than necessary. Meet them in the middle with something like 67.5m euros + 12.5m and get the deal done. We need to plan for next season, and this is dragging on too long.
I take your point about the negotiations dragging on. However, if Sporting was the buying club and Arsenal selling, would fans really be posting, “Come on Arsenal, you’re just being stubborn” or would they say, “We should get the best deal we can for the player”? It’s more likely to be the latter, isn’t it – and that’s why Sporting are doing it too.
An agreement will probably be reached but I don’t think we can blame the other club for seeking to get the best deal they can.
If you have followed us over the years, you would know that every time Man City or Chelsea came calling we gave in and sold the player. Quite often not even for top dollar. We are no longer a selling club, so this notion doesn’t apply.
Well, I’ve followed “us” since 1969 (the League Cup final vs Swindon) so no lessons there, please.
The point I was making, but you seemed to have missed, was that we can hardly blame the selling club for wanting the best deal. If, in reversed circumstances, Arsenal chose to “give in” as you say that’s up to them, but the fans would want their club to get the best deal – which is what I said.
Every time Man City or Chelsea came calling we gave in and sold the player. Quite often not even for top dollar. We are no longer a selling club, so this notion doesn’t apply.
Well, I’ve followed “us” since 1969 (the League Cup final vs Swindon) so no lessons there, please.
The point I was making, but you seemed to have missed, was that we can hardly blame the selling club for wanting the best deal. If, in reversed circumstances, Arsenal chose to “give in” as you say that’s up to them, but the fans would want their club to get the best deal – which is what I said.
It’ll be a great disappointment, if he got left out after all the effort the player made to join Arsenal. I have a feeling this dude would score goals for Arsenal, just get him in please.