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Viktor Gyokeres is 27-year-old Swedish International who has been the main man for Portuguese club Sporting over the years, leading them to winning the Portuguese League win this season. He has scored a total of 97 goals in 102 appearances across the two seasons and was the leading goal-scorer for the team in both their title winning seasons. However, ahead of the upcoming season, Gyokeres has now decided to leave Sporting and start another chapter in his life with another team.
The Swedish Striker has already made it clear that he wants to join the Arsenal ahead of the upcoming campaign and has agreed on personal terms with them. However, according to the latest reports, Sporting CP have offered Manchester United a chance to make a bid for Viktor Gyokeres in order to hijack the deal from Arsenal. This situation arose as Sporting CP are looking for a higher bid than what was proposed by Arsenal which is a reported fee of €73.5m. Sporting have a feeling that Manchester United could propose a bid of €80m to sign the Swedish International which would make them the favourites to grab the player from Sporting, forcing Gyokeres to reconsider his choice.
Arsenal forced to improve their bid to sign their ideal No.9 Viktor Gyokeres: Reports
Viktor Gyokeres is considered as a prolific goal-scorer who fits the player profile for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.The Gunners have started the transfer window on a strong note by making crucial signings. They have made the signing of Martin Zubimendoi from Real Sociedad, Christian Norgaard from Brentford & Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea. Adding a player like Viktor Gyokeres to the team, who is known for converting his chances will rekindle Arsenal’s hope of aiming for the Title next season.
The Viktor Gyokeres transfer saga seems to be at the final stages with both Arsenal and Manchester United still in the race to sign the 27-year-old. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal improve their bid to confirm the deal or if Manchester United can offer an irresistible offer which will make Gyokeres reconsider his move. With the first match of the season scheduled between Arsenal and Manchester United, only time will tell in which shade of Red will Gyokeres be seen in the upcoming campaign.
