Arsenal is set to approach Victor’s Gyoker’s signature (Photo: Carlos Rodriguez/Getty Images)
After a long few weeks, Arsenal is finally about to complete the signature of Viktor Gyoker from Sports CP.
For the past few weeks only, Arsenal has been working on a contract for Gyokeres, who was selected as a major striker target before Benjamin Sesco. The 27-year-old, who scored 54 goals in 52 appearances at club level last season, has only been interested in moving to north London despite reports of interest from Man United.
Last week, Arsenal reached an agreement with the sport on a deal worth 73.5 million euros in principle, but despite this, discussions continue due to differences in opinion over the add-on structure. However, these negotiations were finally set up.
Arsenal close to the full agreement on Viktor Gyokeres transactions
As reported by David Ornstein, Arsenal is about to agree entirely with Sporting to sign Gyoker. A breakthrough has been made in the last 24 hours, with only a few details in the way of Swedish internationals being considered to have returned to British football.
It is clear that signing top-level strikers is a top priority for Arsenal this summer, and they opposed the move of previous major target Alexander Isaac, but Gyoker appears to be Mikel Arteta’s next best option.
Arsenal doesn’t want the deal to close in the next few days. This allows Gyoker to go out to Singapore and take part in the first team’s preseason training camp. If so, he could make his first appearance at his new club in the coming weeks.