HERE WE GO: Arsenal finally complete the signing of goal scoring machine who Netted 65goals in all competitions last season, Medical booked already – Congratulations Arsenal fans
Arsenal are on the verge of completing the high-profile signing of Viktor Gyokeres, with the Sporting CP forward due to arrive in London on Friday to finalise his move.
After weeks of tense negotiations, both clubs have now reached a breakthrough in talks, with Arsenal agreeing to pay €63.5 million up front, plus a further €10 million in bonuses tied to achievable targets, according to AS.
The deal looked uncertain at several points, with Sporting president Frederico Varandas initially standing firm on a €100 million valuation and refusing to entertain lower offers.
Arsenal’s pursuit nearly collapsed earlier in the week, prompting the striker’s representatives to step in and ease discussions, including reducing their commission demands to help get the deal over the line.
Gyokeres, who rejected Sporting’s call-up for pre-season duties, has made it clear that he wants to join Arsenal and push for major honours in England.
The Swedish international has agreed a five-year contract with the Gunners and will earn around €8 million per season after tax.
His arrival marks a significant step in Arsenal’s bid to strengthen their forward line, with the 26-year-old seen as a key addition to support the club’s push for the Premier League title.
Arsenal’s management were unwilling to meet Sporting’s full valuation outright, but eventually conceded to a structure that satisfies all parties.
Sporting had demanded that the €10 million in bonuses be easy to trigger, and after intense back-and-forth, the final framework includes a mixture of achievable and slightly more challenging add-ons.
Mikel Arteta has been a driving force behind the pursuit, and Gyokeres’s arrival could see him feature in Arsenal’s upcoming pre-season fixtures if the paperwork and medical are completed in time.
The Gunners have already strengthened across multiple departments this summer, bringing in Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard.
Moves for Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera are also nearing completion, with the club’s sporting director Andrea Berta overseeing a frantic but efficient window.
Gyokeres’s imminent arrival gives Arsenal a powerful, versatile attacker capable of leading the line or operating in wider areas if required.
The final agreement is now only subject to medical tests and the final signatures, with Arsenal hopeful of making the announcement official before the weekend.
Here’s the latest, confirmed update:
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## ✅ **Arsenal’s Move for Viktor Gyökeres Nears Completion**
* Arsenal and Sporting have reached a **€63.5 million upfront agreement**, plus **€10 million** in achievable add-ons, with agent fees reduced to facilitate the deal ([The Guardian][1]).
* Gyökeres’s **agents have already landed in London**, and a **medical is being arranged imminently** ([Tribuna.com][2]).
* All parties are reportedly **aligned**, with the signing expected before Arsenal depart for their pre-season tour ([FourFourTwo][3]).
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## 📝 Key Details
| Category | Details |
| —————– | ——————————————————————————– |
| **Fee** | €63.5 m upfront + €10 m add-ons |
| **Contract** | Five-year deal agreed with Arsenal ([The Guardian][1]) |
| **Player Stats** | 54 league goals in 52 games last season; 97 goals in 102 total Sporting matches |
| **Latest Status** | Medical scheduled this week; announcement likely before weekend |
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## ⚠️ Pending Issues
* Some negotiation hurdles remain over Sporting’s add-on structure, though these are being resolved ([The Sun][4]).
* Gyökeres’s public absence from Sporting’s pre-season, in protest, signals his commitment to the move ([The Guardian][1]).
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### 🔴 **Verdict**
* This is a **genuine breakthrough**—not just rumors or speculation.
* Arsenal have **secured primary terms**, Gyökeres is on **course for a medical**, and a **formal announcement is expected imminently**.
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Want an analysis of how Gyökeres could shape Arsenal’s attack under Arteta? Or updates on how this affects their other summer targets?
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* [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35382625/arsenal-transfer-news-live-gyokeres-medical-madueke-updates/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/13/arsenal-agree-635m-viktor-gyokeres-deal-with-sporting-with-add-ons-still-being-discussed?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
* [The Short Fuse](https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com/2025/7/14/24467543/arsenal-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-agreement-sporting-cp?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
[1]: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/13/arsenal-agree-635m-viktor-gyokeres-deal-with-sporting-with-add-ons-still-being-discussed?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Arsenal agree €63.5m Viktor Gyökeres deal with Sporting with add-ons being discussed”
[2]: https://tribuna.com/en/news/2025-07-14-gyokeress-agents-land-in-london-to-complete-arsenal-move-romano/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Gyokeres’s agents land in London to complete Arsenal move – Romano”
[3]: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/arsenal-and-sporting-cp-close-to-full-agreement-for-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-after-bitter-back-and-forth-report?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Arsenal and Sporting CP close to ‘full agreement’ for Viktor Gyokeres transfer after bitter back and forth: report”
[4]: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35847916/arsenal-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-sporting/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres transfer ‘at serious risk of complete collapse’ over Sporting’s bonus demands”