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Football.London on MSNHuge Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer update as striker to finally fly in to complete moveViktor Gyokeres is expected to arrive in London on Friday to finalise his £63.5million move to Arsenal, it has been reported. The 27-year-old has agreed to sign for the Gunners on a five-year deal after another impressive season at Sporting CP,
Smart Moves, But More to ComeArsenal’s pre-season has been a mix of solid recruitment and lingering anticipation. With several key targets still in flux,
Viktor Gyokeres will be bringing his unique goal celebration to the Premier League next season…if Arsenal can finally get the deal done. The Gunners have been pursuing the Sporting striker this summer and a move is edging ever closer, with a confirmation expected very soon.
Arsenal are putting the finishing touches on a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres after a key breakthrough in negotiations with Sporting. The Gunners have struck a deal worth £54.8million plus £8.6m in potential add-ons but the deal was being held up due to issues over the nature of the add-ons.
Gyokeres was focused only on joining Arsenal and, despite late interest from elsewhere, he did not consider any other team.
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With Viktor Gyökeres reportedly on his way to England, the Swedish hitman may fancy going down a similar route to Palmer. His ‘mask’ celebration has become a crucial part of the player’s brand, and it’s easy to imagine t-shirts sold on Etsy or eBay with a silhouette or graphic design of Gyökeres’s mask at the front and centre.
Now at the helm of Fenerbahce, Mourinho has just signed Jhon Duran, who many view as one of the best strikers of his age in Europe right now. If anyone’s opinion on strikers matters, it’s Mourinho’s, and his assessment of Viktor Gyokeres should really excite Arsenal fans.
His team were too predictable at times last season. This summer's recruitment should give the manager more flexibility and unpredictability
Myles Lewis-Skelly couldn't contain his excitement when he reacted on social media to the news of a breakthrough on Arsenal's transfer for Viktor Gyökeres.
Mikel Arteta was asked about Gyokeres after Arsenal’s friendly encounter with AC Milan in Singapore, and he provided an immediate response. Arteta’s press conference was featured on Hayters TV, and a reporter asked him: “Will Singapore fans expect to see a certain Viktor Gyokeres in the next game?”
Manchester United have made a big transfer decision that is likely to affect Rasmus Hojlund's future at the club amid their hunt for a new striker.
Arsenal are believed to have finally secured a full agreement with Sporting CP over the transfer of prolific striker Viktor Gyökeres after belatedly settling on suitable add-ons.