Viktor Gyokeres footage speaks volumes as Arsenal target spotted with Tottenham ace
Arsenal continue to be linked with a move for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres and the Sweden star has sent a message to Mikel Arteta showing the Gunners boss exactly the kind of player he is
Viktor Gyokeres sent Arsenal a transfer message with a new clip surfacing of him keeping fit during the summer break. The clip showed the striker training with Sweden team-mate Lucas Bergvall, who he could join shortly in north London – albeit playing for rival clubs.
Speculation has been rife over Gyokeres’ potential move to Arsenal this summer. The highly-rated Sporting CP forward, who scored 54 goals this season, is understood to want to join Mikel Arteta’s Gunners despite interest from the likes of Manchester United.
Several factors mean his dream transfer has not yet materialised, including Arsenal’s simultaneous pursuit of Benjamin Sesko and Sporting not being obliged to accept a fee lower than Gyokeres’ £84million release clause.
Even so, the 27-year-old appears to be keeping himself in top shape during the post-season, sending a message to his potential future club that he is serious about his craft.
Footage emerged on social media last week of Gyokeres on holiday playing keepy-uppies with compatriots Felix Beijmo of Aarhus and Bergvall, who joined Tottenham in February 2024 in a £8.5m deal. Bergvall made 45 appearances for Spurs last season, with the central midfielder playing a pivotal role as his side won the Europa League.
Meanwhile, Record reports that Gyokeres has been following a daily training plan in Stockholm, Sweden with the intention of keeping fit ahead of the new season. Despite Sporting’s club president Frederico Varandas saying the club won’t be ‘blackmailed’ into letting their talisman leave on the cheap, Gyokeres is reportedly looking to force through the move.
A Bola claim he has threatened to go on strike. It was, however, reported on Monday by Portuguese outlet Correio Da Manha that Sporting are ready to accept a lower fee of £68.5m for the Sweden international.
The report states that Arteta wants to sign Gyokeres before the Gunners’ tour of Asia in July, which will see them face AC Milan, Newcastle and then Spurs. Yet, there are conflicting reports that claim Arteta’s priority is to get a deal for RB Leipzig’s Sesko over the line.
That would again rule out Gyokeres’ move. Bild claimed last week that the Gunners have agreed personal terms with the Slovenian. Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been negotiating with both clubs and their respective players in recent weeks.
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