Arsenal’s pursuit of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has hit an impasse, with discussions over the transfer structure reaching a frustrating deadlock. Talks with Sporting Lisbon have made little headway in recent days, resulting in growing despondency among those closest to the player.
Noni Madueke will not travel to Asia with his Arsenal teammates, as the Gunners announce their squad for their pre-season tour.
Arsenal are yet to seal a move for Viktor Gyokeres despite closing in on a deal that could be worth around £69 million ($93m). Gyokeres is determined to leave Sporting CP this summer as he wants a move to the Premier League ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and as a result he did not even turn up for the club's pre-season preparations and instead stayed back in his homeland.
Viktor Gyokeres has delivered another nod towards an Arsenal transfer being completed, with removal vans being sent to his home in Lisbon.
Sporting CP fans showed their true feelings towards Viktor Gyokeres as a banner aimed at the Arsenal-bound striker read 'No one is above the club'.
The Gunners could spend north of £200m on new signings this summer in their quest to win a first trophy in over half a decade
Former England boss Roy Hodgson has hailed Viktor Gyokeres amid Arsenal's interest in the Sporting CP striker.
Liverpool are keen on signing a new No.9 to bolster their attack ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The Reds have prioritised having a fearsome frontline in the last few seasons, with more than one option in each of the three positions upfront. Alexander Isak is one of five players on Liverpool's radar to slot into the central striker berth next season.
The transfer window burst open ahead of schedule, but England's top clubs aren't all rushing to splash the cash-with the 2025-26 season charging full speed ahead
