Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres is making it clear to Sporting CP that he expects them to respect what he claims was a verbal agreement over his transfer fee.
The striker has become one of the standout players in Europe over the last couple of seasons, delivering consistent performances for Sporting since moving to Portugal. Arsenal have had their eye on him for some time, and it’s clear both sides would like to make the move happen. However, the issue lies with the fee Sporting are demanding.
Striker pushes for Arsenal switch
Gyokeres believes Sporting are going back on an understanding they had when he joined the club. According to him, there was a promise that if a top club came in, he’d be allowed to leave for a reasonable amount. Now that Arsenal are at the table, Sporting are insisting on receiving the full release clause, which the Gunners understandably don’t want to pay.
Rather than accepting the situation, Gyokeres has decided to take matters into his own hands. A report from Record claims that the striker has threatened to go on strike unless the club lower their asking price and stick to what was previously discussed. It’s clear he’s pushing hard for the move, and Arsenal will be watching closely to see how things unfold.
Arsenal must tread carefully
While it’s good to see a player showing genuine interest in joining the club, there’s a fine line between ambition and creating unnecessary drama. Arsenal need to strengthen their attack, no doubt, but they also need to avoid becoming entangled in off-field issues that could affect team harmony.
Gyokeres would be a solid addition, but it has to be on the right terms. If Sporting remain difficult and the price doesn’t come down, then Arsenal may need to walk away and focus on alternatives.
There’s still time left in the window, but it’s clear something has to give. Either Sporting softens their stance, or the Gunners move on. One way or another, this saga won’t drag on forever.
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I thought he’d chained himself to the gates at The Emirates from the headline.
Same old story recooked. Im tire of hearing the same thing everyday
If Gyokeres is Arsenal’s preferred striker choice, they’d be able to get him for between £50 – 55m going by the utterances of the president of Sporting CP.
He has made mention of the deals for Zubimendi and Mbeumo as benchmark references both of which are reportedly in the region of £55 – 65m. So if you discount for Gyokeres being a year older than both and coming from a different league (compared to Mbeumo), then it’s easy to conclude that a fee in that region should get a potential Gyokeres deal done
So over to you Arsenal
He wants out of Sporting to return to the Premier League and from reports it’s Man U or us but apparently we haven’t even made any offer for him yet.