Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal Fans Ecstatic as Sporting CP and Gunners Agree Deal
- Arsenal are set to sign Viktor Goyeres after weeks of negotiations and will undergo a medical this weekend
- Gunners fans are excited about the arrival of the Swedish star, who has thrived in Portugal with Sporting CP
- The 27-year-old is seen as a player who will help Mikel Arteta's side close the gap and finally win the Premier League
After months of speculation, Arsenal are set to sign Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP, and fans are thrilled about the long-awaited move.
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Gyokeres was one of the hottest strikers in the market, and he attempted to force a move away by missing Sporting CP's
Arsenal fans view the Swedish star as the missing piece to their squad, which has fallen short in the Premier League over the past three seasons.
When will Viktor Gyokeres join Arsenal?
According to The Athletic, Arsenal will pay Sporting CP €63.5million (KSh 9.6 billion) plus €10 million (KSh 1.5 billion) in add-ons for the striker's services.
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The report adds that he is set to undergo his medical on Saturday
The 27-year-old will also wear the famous No. 14 shirt previously worn by club icon Thierry Henry. Theo Walcott and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also wore the number.
Gyökeres was keen on joining Arsenal, and Gunners fans are hopeful he can elevate the team to the next level, having scored 54 goals in 52 matches last season.
The Gunners' Premier League title challenge faltered partly due to the absence of a recognised striker for much of the 2024/25 season, following injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.
Will Viktor Gyokeres make an impact at Arsenal?
The 27-year-old has been one of the most prolific strikers in Europe over the past few seasons, especially after joining Sporting in 2023.
He scored 66 league goals in Portugal for the last two seasons.
Arsenal have had one of the best attacking teams in the Premier League for the last two seasons, but have struggled to close the gap at the top. They lost the title to Manchester City and Liverpool.
Last season, Arsenal drew 14 games, with only Everton recording more draws (15), making Gyökeres a potential key figure for the team next season.
"It is no lie, we have been struggling in our strike force for some time now. The improvisation so far has not helped either. The introduction of Gyokeres, therefore, comes as good news. Stats from the previous seasons indicate he is a good striker, so yeah, he could be the piece we have been missing from our jigsaw for quite some time," Arsenal fan Clinton Masi told TUKO.co.ke.
How Arsenal fans reacted to Gyokeres' news
@HawkesAFC:
"Oh my word. my striker. serious minerals to take the 14. he’s not here to make friends. we have actually got a serious striker, prayed for times like this."
@keithnamu:
"Let us cook."
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@305Cast:
"While Sesko didn’t want to compete with Havertz, this man is out here taking the heaviest shirt number in our history."
@afcDW
"I don’t know if this is controversial, but yes, Gyokeres should wear 14. Too much fear in this fanbase, our big-money striker should welcome the history of the number, not be scared of the pressure it brings."
@Faaabianskiii:
"30+ goals next season. Goals in extra time to secure crucial three points for the title. Decisive goals in cup matches. Battering ram in derbies. Iconic celebrations. Pray my fantasies come true."
@FootballEra_:
"I know Viktor Gyokeres intentionally demanded the #14 knowing the weight of that jersey at Arsenal. This is a man that thrives in taking up new challenges and proving his doubters wrong. A mentality monster. VG14."
Which clubs will Alexander Isak join?
In a related story, we listed five clubs that Alexander Isak could join after he asked to leave Newcastle.
Liverpool are reportedly the leading contenders after making an approach last week.
Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Al-Hilal are other possible destinations for the Swedish striker.
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