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Arsenal’s busy transfer window includes signings like Martin Zubimendi (£51m), Christian Norgaard (£15m), and Kepa Arrizabalaga (£5m), signaling Mikel Arteta’s intent to build a squad capable of challenging for silverware. In this transfer window Arsenal is appearing to be focused on just strikers, reportedly they have also explored conditions for a number of players, including RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. Their latest signing is again appearing as an attempt to strengthen their striking unit, so that Arteta might end the title drought of the club.
Arsenal Football Club has reportedly agreed on a major transfer coup, having reached an agreement in principle with Sporting CP to sign Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres for a reported £55m plus £8.6m in performance-related add-ons. According to the reports, the 27-year-old Swedish striker has already agreed to a five-year contract with Arsenal, and is expected to undergo a medical in London this week before joining the squad for their pre-season tour in Asia. His arrival addresses Arsenal’s need for a specialist no. nine, especially after injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus last season forced midfielder Mikel Merino.
Viktor Gyokeres' tenure in Sporting CP
Viktor Gyokeres scored an astonishing 54 goals in 52 appearances last season, helping Sporting secure the Portuguese league and cup double, and has emerged as one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards. Experts in the game claim that his acceleration, physical dominance, and clinical finishing have drawn comparisons to Premier League stars like Alexander Isak. Gyokeres is still under contract with the Portuguese club until June 2028. A decisive round of talks is scheduled for Tuesday in London, with Cetinkaya present in the city to help bring the deal to a close.
97 goals by Gyokeres in 102 matches for Sporting underline his potential to transform Arsenal’s attack, though questions remain about how his prolific form in Portugal will translate to the Premier League’s intensity. Meanwhile, Valencia centre back Cristhian Mosquera will undergo a medical on Wednesday ahead of his move to Arsenal. The Spanish defender, who played the full 90 minutes in 37 of Valencia’s 38 league matches in 2023/24, will join for a fee in the region of £16.5m ($22m).
