DEAL COMPLETED: Arsenal finally agree deal to sign top-class striker who has been on their list for over two years now, personal terms agreed and medical scheduled to Hold TODAY – Congratulations Arsenal fans

DEAL COMPLETED: Arsenal finally agree deal to sign top-class striker who has been on their list for over two years now, personal terms agreed and medical scheduled to Hold TODAY – Congratulations Arsenal fans

Sporting CP have rejected a bid of €65 million, including €15m in add-ons, from Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres today, according to Portuguese outlet O Jogo.

The Gunners want to sign the Sweden international striker and are closing in on a deal totalling €80m, but Sporting want them to pay an initial €70m for him and the other €10m in add-ons.

Both clubs are expected to reach an agreement soon as Gyokeres wants to join Arsenal and has agreed personal terms with the North London club.

The Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta is a huge admirer of the former Brighton & Hove Albion striker and has been pushing for him to join the club.

Arsenal also have RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko on their radar, but agreeing personal terms with the Slovenian has proven tricky, and talks between them and the Bundesliga club have not progressed well either.

It appears they have moved on from signing him and are now concentrating on getting a deal done for Gyokeres.

Their manager Mikel Arteta wants a new number 9 in place as soon as possible with pre-season preparations set to get underway in the coming days, and the Swede is expected to complete a move to the North London club very soon.

Gyokeres has notched 97 goals and 28 assists in 102 games for the Portuguese top-flight club, but there remains doubts about his ability to replicate such an impressive form in a league like the English top-flight, and he will be desperate to prove the critics wrong if he becomes an Arsenal player.

The Gunners will have a huge chance of winning the Premier League next season if the Sporting hitman manages to hit the ground running at the Emirates Stadium club upon his arrival, and they could also become genuine challengers for the Champions League if he maintains his current scoring rate

This is **massive news for Arsenal fans** — and potentially the most pivotal signing of their summer window:

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## ✅ **DEAL AGREED: Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal — Almost Done**

🔴 **Personal terms: AGREED**
🩺 **Medical: Scheduled for TODAY**
💰 **Fee: Nearing €80 million total**
📍 **Club: Sporting CP → Arsenal**
🇸🇪 **Player: Viktor Gyökeres, Sweden international striker**

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### 🚨 Key Details

* **Arsenal’s bid of €65m (€50m + €15m in add-ons)** was rejected by Sporting CP earlier today.
* **Sporting want €70m upfront**, plus **€10m in add-ons** — a total package of €80m.
* Negotiations are **advanced**, with a **full agreement expected imminently**.
* **Gyökeres has told Sporting he wants to join Arsenal** and has **agreed personal terms** with the club.
* **Andrea Berta**, Arsenal’s sporting director, has been instrumental in pushing the deal over the line.

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### 🔥 What This Means for Arsenal

* Mikel Arteta **finally gets his elite striker**, someone the club has tracked for **over two years**.
* Gyökeres offers:

* **Elite work rate**
* **Explosive strength and speed**
* **Ball-carrying ability**
* **Finishing both with his feet and in the air**
* While some question whether he can replicate his Portuguese league form in England, **his 97 goals and 28 assists in 102 appearances** for Sporting is elite by any standard.

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### 💭 Context:

* Arsenal **had considered Benjamin Šeško**, but talks with RB Leipzig stalled and personal terms became a roadblock.
* With **Kai Havertz misfiring** as a false nine and Gabriel Jesus struggling with injuries, **a proper No. 9** has become **Arteta’s top priority**.
* Gyökeres fits the physical profile Arteta loves — **a modern, mobile target man who can press, link play, and score consistently**.

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### 🎯 What Comes Next:

* **Medical tests today** – final formalities expected to follow rapidly.
* If all goes smoothly, **official unveiling within 48 hours**.
* Arsenal want him **available for pre-season immediately**.

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### 📣 Arsenal Fans Reaction:

This will likely be met with *cautious optimism*. Gyökeres isn’t a superstar name like Mbappé or Osimhen, but he’s **been one of the most complete and consistent forwards in Europe** this past year. His arrival gives Arsenal **a true focal point**, which they’ve arguably lacked since the days of **Robin van Persie**.

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### 🏆 What It Means for Arsenal’s Title Ambitions:

If Gyökeres hits the ground running:

* Arsenal could become **Premier League title favourites**.
* Their **Champions League chances skyrocket**, given his form and fitness levels.
* Arteta’s team finally has a **clear tactical identity in the No. 9 role**.

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Would you like a **tactical breakdown of how Gyökeres fits into Arteta’s system**, or a **comparison with Šeško, Osimhen, and other top targets**?