Arsenal Takes Lead in Hunt for Sporting CP Striker Viktor Gyökeres

According to Record, Viktor Gyökeres moves closer to Arsenal after the north London club met with his agent last Wednesday.

The Swedish striker — feels disappointed as Sporting CP isn’t honoring the informal €70 million agreement including bonuses. The Portuguese club instead quotes €80 million to interested parties.

The meeting with agent Hasan Çetinkaya marks a new phase in negotiations — Arsenal now leads ahead of Manchester United and Juventus in pursuit of the striker.

Sporting president Frederico Varandas denies any specific price agreement — only stating he won’t insist on the full €100 million release clause payment.

Arsenal is expected to submit a formal offer to Sporting CP — following last week’s positive meeting with the player’s representatives.