EMOTIONAL MOMENT: I really can’t stop crying knowing Fully well that what is happening to my son now is not ordinary,I tried to control myself after receiving that call from Sporting Lisbon president yesterday but I couldn’t”, Victor Gyokeres father reveals the Real reasons why He broke down in tears yesterday amid Victor Gyokeres ongoing transfer set back to Arsenal

EMOTIONAL MOMENT: I really can’t stop crying knowing Fully well that what is happening to my son now is not ordinary,I tried to control myself after receiving that call from Sporting Lisbon president yesterday but I couldn’t”, Victor Gyokeres father reveals the Real reasons why He broke down in tears yesterday amid Victor Gyokeres ongoing transfer set back to Arsenal

Viktor Gyokeres’ proposed move to Arsenal has taken another interesting twist as the saga drags on.

Gyokeres, 27, has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal all summer, having impressed with 54 goals in 52 games as Sporting CP won the double in Portugal last season.

Earlier this week, The Athletic reported that Arsenal were in the process of completing a deal to sign the Sweden forward.

A deal in principle is supposedly in place, thought to be worth £54.8m plus £8.6m in potential add-ons. The striker’s agent has even waived his fee to help get the deal over the line.

The report suggested that Sporting president Frederico Varandas had held up the potential move as he refused to accept what Gyokeres believes was an agreement to leave this summer for €60m (£52m) plus €10m (£8.6m) of add-ons.

But still, no official announcement has been made.

On Saturday, ESPN reported that Arsenal have now departed for their pre-season tour to Asia, with talks said to be continuing with regards to a deal.

Sources have reportedly told the outlet that the Gunners had hoped to have new signing Noni Madueke and Gyokeres among the travelling party for the games against AC Milan, Newcastle and Spurs.

Other new men, Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard were part of the 30-man squad for the trip to Asia.

Meanwhile, Swedish outlet Maisfutebol claimed that a lack of confidence in the deal led Gyokeres’ father to burst into tears on Friday as he no longer believes the deal will be successful.

The hold up is thought to be in relation to a disagreement regarding several components of the deal – including the structure of the payments, bonuses, training compensation and solidarity contributions as per the Mail.

Earlier this month, Gyokeres spoke to French outlet L’Equipe about his previous stints in England with Coventry and Brighton.

“It’s one of the biggest leagues in Europe,” Gyokeres said. “I spent several years there without being able to play a single match. So, of course, it’s something I would like to do. It would be a great revenge.”

He added: “It’s football, you never know. I’m not thinking about it, we’ll see what happens. If something is going to happen, it will happen. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me.

“I’m definitely one of the [best strikers in the world]. It’s difficult to rank me, but yes, I’m at the same table as them now. What I managed to do at Sporting, I’m convinced I can do anywhere. You haven’t seen the best of Gyokeres yet.”

The **Victor Gyokeres-to-Arsenal saga** has reached a highly emotional and deeply personal stage, with new reports shedding light on the heartbreaking reaction of Gyokeres’ father — and the **emotional toll** the stalled deal is having on the player and his family.

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### 🥺 “I Really Can’t Stop Crying” – Gyokeres’ Father Speaks Out

In a candid and emotional revelation, **Victor Gyokeres’ father** reportedly broke down in tears on Friday after receiving a **disheartening call** from **Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas**.

> **”What is happening to my son now is not ordinary,”** he reportedly said, according to *Maisfutebol*.
> **”I tried to control myself after receiving that call from Sporting Lisbon president yesterday but I couldn’t.”**

He believes that **external forces or broken promises** may be influencing the deal — and expressed his **loss of confidence** in the transfer materializing. It’s an emotional breakdown that mirrors the frustration many Arsenal fans are feeling as well.

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### 🚨 The Real Reason Behind the Delay

While a **deal in principle** between Arsenal and Sporting is believed to be **£54.8m + £8.6m in add-ons** (\~€65m total), **several complex clauses** are stalling the final agreement:

* **Structure of payments** – Arsenal want a staggered payment model; Sporting want a bigger upfront fee.
* **Training compensation and solidarity payments** – Required by FIFA rules, but currently disputed in how they’re applied.
* **Sporting’s hard stance** – President Varandas reportedly insists the **€100m release clause** must be honored or very closely matched.
* **Disputed verbal agreement** – Gyokeres’ camp believes a **verbal promise** from Sporting to sell for €60m is now being ignored.

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### ✈️ Arsenal Move Ahead Without Him

Arsenal have already departed for their **pre-season Asia tour**, and Victor Gyokeres is **not** part of the squad — a sign that the deal has not progressed fast enough. The Gunners were reportedly hoping both **Noni Madueke** and **Gyokeres** would join the squad for matches against **AC Milan, Newcastle, and Spurs**.

Instead, only **Martin Zubimendi**, **Kepa Arrizabalaga**, and **Christian Norgaard** have joined the squad as new signings.

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### 🎙️ What Gyokeres Himself Has Said

Gyokeres has remained calm publicly, though earlier this month he told *L’Équipe*:

> **”It’s one of the biggest leagues in Europe… it would be a great revenge.”**
> **”You haven’t seen the best of Gyokeres yet.”**

He also expressed a desire to only join a club that **truly wants him** — a likely nod to the **emotional strain** of this prolonged saga.

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### 📉 What This Means Now

* Arsenal still **want Gyokeres** and see him as the **ideal No.9**, but negotiations have become **drawn out and emotionally charged**.
* Sporting CP are not **completely rejecting the deal**, but are making it difficult due to contractual and financial structure concerns.
* **No official agreement or medical** has been announced or booked.

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### ✅ Final Take

Arsenal remain in pole position, but **this delay is affecting the Gyokeres family deeply**, especially as promises and expectations begin to crumble behind the scenes. His father’s emotional breakdown is a stark reminder of the human side of football transfers — especially when it seems so close, yet keeps slipping away.

Would you like a **breakdown of Arsenal’s striker alternatives** if this deal collapses — or a projected **XI with Gyokeres included** if it goes through?