As the January transfer window nears, Arsenal are reportedly looking to strengthen their squad to maintain their title challenge. One of the players linked to a move to the Emirates is Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has scored an impressive 27 goals in 25 games this season.
The 26-year-old former Coventry City forward is said to be in negotiations with the Gunners, with Sporting reportedly asking for around €65 million (£54 million) for his services.
Paris Saint-Germain is also believed to be preparing a formal offer for Gyokeres, and he has attracted significant interest from various Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, especially following the appointment of Ruben Amorim from Sporting.
Gyokeres, who has a release clause of €100 million, has already generated around £20 million for Coventry through add-ons tied to goals, appearances, and achievements. The Sky Blues also stand to receive 10 percent of the difference between his transfer fee and the final sale price, with a portion of that amount going to his former club, Brighton.
Spanish outlet fichajes.net claims “his goalscoring ability has not gone unnoticed by the main clubs on the continent, and PSG seems willing to lead the race to sign him.”
The report continues: “With obvious problems in finishing in front of goal, the Parisian team considers the Nordic attacker as the ideal solution to reinforce its attack and regain prominence in the Champions League.
“The 26-year-old striker is having a spectacular season in Portugal, consolidating himself as a key player in Sporting’s squad. His physical power, combined with remarkable technique and an innate goal-scoring instinct, have allowed him to stand out not only in his domestic league, but also in European competitions. These attributes have caught the attention of PSG, who are already working on a formal offer to convince both the Lisbon club and the player.
“Sporting, however, are not willing to facilitate his departure. With a contract in force and a high release clause, the Portuguese club want to get the maximum financial benefit from any operation for Gyökeres. The player’s position will also be key: the Swede is comfortable in Lisbon, but the opportunity to make the jump to a giant like PSG could be too tempting to turn down.”
The article concludes: “PSG, aware of the competition for the striker, will spare no resources to secure his signing. The lack of a leading goalscorer has been one of the main criticisms of the Parisian project this season, and Gyökeres is emerging as the ideal candidate to lead the attack. The operation promises to become one of the most notable moves of the next transfer window.”
