Arsenal, up Gyokeres
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Almeria's Luis Suarez is in Lisbon for his medical checks and is set to replace Viktor Gyokeres as his move to Sporting CP is nearing completion.
Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres after months of speculation.
Viktor Gyokeres is set to join Arsenal; the Swedish forward scored 39 league goals last season - more than any other player in Europes top eight leagues - but are goals in the Portuguese top-flight a fair judge of quality?
Arsenal may not make a move for Real Madrid and Brazil forward Rodrygo in the summer transfer window because they do not see it as being good value.
Arsenal are on the verge of signing Viktor Gyokeres, with the Swedish striker expected in London on Friday to finalise his move from Sporting CP. The Gunners have agreed a £63.8 million (€73.5m) deal and plan to integrate him into their pre-season tour in Singapore.
Football coach and pundit Laurindo Filho has lambasted Arsenal-bound forward Viktor Gyokeres for his 'lack of professionalism' towards Sporting CP during his transfer saga.
Alexander Isak snubbed fellow Swede Viktor Gyokeres when he was asked to name his dream five-a-side team of footballers he's played alongside. Both strikers have been at the centre of intense transfer speculation this summer.
Arsenal have reportedly struck a deal with Sporting CP to sign talisman Viktor Gyokeres for a fee of £64 million (€73.8m/$86.3m), inclusive of add-ons.