Viktor Gyoker raises Warmina for Sport Lisbon (Photo: Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Arsenal is locked in an agreement with sports Lisbon striker Victor Gyoker as he leads his Premier League rivals in this transfer fight.
Catch off side Gunner understands he is currently at a sophisticated stage in Gyoker’s negotiations and has provided a five-year contract worth around £9 million a year.
However, there is also strong interest from both Manchester United and Liverpool, even if Arsenal is a favorite to sign Swedish International.
The source is notified Catch off side That Man Utd is also preparing to bid on Gyoker, but has also been in contact with Liverpool as he is looking for a Darwinnes alternative.
Viktor Gyokeres’ transfer interest is no surprise after the prolific
Gyoker may not have played in the Premier League or other Big Five European leagues, but his numbers in Portugal are impossible to ignore.
The 26-year-old has a remarkable record of 95 goals in just 100 appearances in sports at all competitions since last season.
Gyoker (called “top player” via the metro by Arsenal’s David Raya) is an upgrade to Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, and neither player looks like someone who can score goals over the age of 25 in the season.
Can Viktor Gyoker still go to United or Liverpool?
However, it appears Arsenal needs to do so quickly on this contract.
Former Coventry City and Brightonman are understood to prefer to play in the Champions League next season, so they can do something tricky for United unless they win the Europa League final.
But while Liverpool makes sense as an attractive project, Arne Slot’s side appears to be a real strength for years to come, with just winning the Premier League.