The 26-year-old has been one of Europe’s top forwards this season, with an impressive tally of 33 goals and six assists in 31 appearances for Sporting. ..Continue Reading
Due to his outstanding performances, the Swedish international has drawn interest from several clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal.
Earlier in the season, he was heavily linked with a move to United because of his previous management by Ruben Amorim at Sporting.
With Arsenal struggling for goals recently, their fans would welcome a player of Gyokeres’ caliber to join the team.
However, The Athletic’s David Ornstein mentioned on Sky Sports that Arsenal is not prioritizing a move for the striker at this moment.
“The Sesko one I do think is an option for the summer,” he said. “After that, you look towards different profiles like Gyokeres and players of that ilk, but I don’t think that is one that Arsenal have been prioritising for the style, and I don’t think Viktor Gyokeres is prioritising Arsenal either.”
In a surprising twist, another club has entered the race to sign Viktor Gyokeres, but one condition must be met before they can pursue him.
Football Transfers reports that Newcastle United has “held fresh talks” regarding a potential move for the forward.
However, their interest depends on Alexander Isak’s future. If Isak leaves the Premier League club, Gyokeres could serve as a like-for-like replacement.
According to TEAMtalk, bidding for the 25-year-old Isak would likely start at £115m, which would set a British record.
Liverpool is described as the ‘most persistent suitors’ for the Newcastle forward, who has scored 17 goals in 24 appearances for the Magpies this season.
Isak’s current Newcastle contract runs until June 2028, with a valuation around £63.4m according to Transfermarkt, though Eddie Howe’s side would likely demand a higher fee.
Gyokeres, meanwhile, is under contract with Sporting until June 2028 and has a release clause of £83.16m, per BBC Sport.
