The Swedish international has been a transfer target for several clubs this summer, including sides from England, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. ..Continue Reading
After an extraordinary season with Sporting—scoring over 50 goals in all competitions—Gyökeres is widely expected to make a move during the transfer window.
Earlier speculation had suggested a high price tag for the forward, but Sporting’s Sporting Director, Frederico Varandas, has dismissed those figures as inaccurate.
Last week, Varandas said: “I can guarantee one thing: Viktor Gyokeres will not leave for €60m + €10m. He won’t leave because I never allowed it, and the game his agent is playing will only make the situation worse.
Even with Varandas holding firm, Viktor Gyökeres still seems poised for a summer exit—but where he ends up remains the big question.
According to journalist Alex Crook, the striker has already shared his preferred destination with those closest to him.
Crook said: “I had a message 24 hours or so ago suggesting that Viktor Gyokeres has told friends and family he expects to join Arsenal.
“We know that Manchester United are interested in signing him as well, obviously, there is that pre-existing relationship with Ruben Amorim.
“But Arsenal can offer Champions League football, maybe can offer a tilt at the title next season.
“But Sporting are going to play hardball, there’s been a fallout between Gyokeres and the club because his agent has suggested that they had a gentleman’s agreement he could leave for £60million, I think they’re looking for nearer £80m.
“Arsenal are juggling both him and Benjamin Sesko, they’ve opened talks with Leipzig as well, but at the moment, I would say Gyokeres looks the more likely.”
There’s little doubt that Sesko represents a more future-focused option, especially considering he’s nearly five years younger than Viktor Gyökeres at just 22.
Recent reports from German media, including SPORTbild, indicated that a complete agreement between the English club and Sesko is still in the works, though neither the player nor the clubs have confirmed anything yet.
As for who might step into Gyökeres’ shoes at Sporting CP, the answer could already be within their ranks.
Conrad Harder, a 20-year-old Danish striker, made headlines with two goals in Denmark’s draw against Finland at the Under-21 Euros.
Since arriving from Nordsjælland in 2024, he’s tallied 13 goals and 10 assists across 54 matches for Sporting. While he may have picked up a few tricks from Gyökeres, matching his impact will be no small feat.
