Arsenal mindset: Gyökeres has reportedly informed Sporting CP he won’t return for pre-season and is prepared to go on strike to force a move—his strong desire is to join Arsenal and play Champions League football  .

Arsenal mindset: Gyökeres has reportedly informed Sporting CP he won’t return for pre-season and is prepared to go on strike to force a move—his strong desire is to join Arsenal and play Champions League football  .

 

341-0Arsenal in pole position: Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano and multiple outlets affirm that Arsenal are the frontrunners in this race; Gyökeres has made his preference clear, while Manchester United and Liverpool pursue but lag behind  .

 

633-0Fee dispute lingers: Sporting currently value him at roughly €80 million–£85 million, citing his release clause. However, a “gentleman’s agreement” between player and club suggests he could move for €60–70 million—a major sticking point in negotiations  .

 

 

🚨 Recent Developments

 

945-0Arsenal are said to be preparing a new, improved offer in the €75–80 million range after an initial ~€55 million approach fell short  .

 

1149-0Time is pressing: Arsenal aim to wrap up a striker deal before their Asia tour, likely in early July, to begin the 2025–26 campaign fully strengthened  .

 

 

 

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📊 Arsenal’s Perspective

 

1328-0Need for goals: Last season Arsenal lacked a top-scoring No. 9—Gyökeres (54 goals in 52 matches across all competitions) would provide a serious solution  .

 

1568-0Competition for Sesko: Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig was initially priority, but his high wage demands and cost have shifted focus firmly toward Gyökeres  .

 

1775-0Unlocking the deal: Arsenal are reportedly preparing to escalate their bid to £60–70 million, aiming to meet Sporting’s valuation while aligning with the gentleman’s agreement  .

 

 

 

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🔜 What’s Next?

 

1. Sporting must decide whether to stick to their €80m asking price or honor the verbal €60–70m agreement.

 

 

2. Arsenal are preparing a firm, enhanced offer—if accepted, personal terms and a medical should follow swiftly.

 

 

3. Gyökeres is eager to seal it before July, ideally ahead of Arsenal’s Asia pre-season tour, enabling him to fully integrate into Arteta’s squad.

 

 

 

 

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📝 Bottom Line

 

Gyökeres wants Arsenal. Arsenal want Gyökeres. The only real barrier now: finding a fee that satisfies Sporting. If Arsenal meet around €75–80 million (plus bonuses), a deal could be done imminently—possibly in the next week.

 

 

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