Arsenal Close to Final Agreement for Viktor Gyokeres as Transfer Talks with Sporting Lisbon Progress
Written By Okafor Joseph July 19,2025
Arsenal Near Full Agreement to Sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon in Major Summer Transfer Boost
Arsenal are on the brink of securing a deal for Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, as negotiations with Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon approach a decisive breakthrough, according to multiple reports.
The 27-year-old forward has made his intention to join Arsenal clear after two successful seasons in Portugal, where he established himself as one of Europe’s most clinical finishers. Talks between the two clubs have intensified over the past week, and journalist Ben Jacobs reports that a full agreement is now within reach.
Initial reports last weekend suggested that a fixed transfer fee had already been agreed. However, discussions over performance-related add-ons continued into this week. Arsenal are hopeful that a final agreement — including add-ons — can be completed by the end of the weekend.
The proposed transfer will see Arsenal pay an initial €63.5 million (approximately £55 million), with an additional €10 million (£8.7 million) in potential bonuses. Once the deal is finalized, Gyokeres will undergo a medical before officially joining Mikel Arteta’s squad at the Emirates Stadium.
Why Arsenal Want Gyokeres
Arsenal narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last season, and their lack of a prolific, traditional number nine was widely seen as a key weakness. The addition of Gyokeres could fill that void, providing the kind of consistent goal threat required to mount another serious title challenge in 2025/26.
Since arriving at Sporting Lisbon from Coventry City in 2023, Gyokeres has scored an astonishing 97 goals in 102 competitive appearances. While there are questions about whether he can replicate that form in the Premier League, his goal-scoring record in the Champions League—six goals in eight matches—shows he can deliver at the highest level.
Mikel Arteta currently rotates between Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in the striker role, but neither has matched the goal output expected of a title-winning forward. Gyokeres is seen as the missing piece to complete Arsenal’s attacking puzzle.
What’s Next for Arsenal?
With personal terms reportedly not an issue, Arsenal now await the final green light from Sporting Lisbon. If the breakthrough arrives as expected, Gyokeres could become the Gunners’ marquee summer signing and feature in the club’s upcoming pre-season fixtures.
Fans will be eager to see if the Swedish international can hit the ground running and help propel Arsenal to their first Premier League title since the 2003/04 Invincibles season.
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