Based on Gazzetta dello Sport (by way of SportWitness), Arsenal are within the entrance row to signal Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres on the finish of the marketing campaign.
The 25-year-old is presently within the type of his life and he has netted 36 targets and supplied 14 assists from simply 39 appearances for Lisbon this season. His distinctive kind has caught the attention of many prime European golf equipment and Gazzetta dello Sport declare that Arsenal have the higher hand within the race for his signature.
AC Milan are hoping to make use of Zlatan Ibrahimovic in negotiations to persuade the Sweden star, however it’s claimed that the Gunners are front-runners for his providers. The striker presently has a £86 million launch clause in his contract, however Gazzetta dello Sport surprisingly declare that he might be signed for £43 million.
Elite striker
Gyokeres has made large progress over the previous 2 years. He was distinctive for Coventry Metropolis within the Championship with 22 targets and 12 assists to his title and he has taken his recreation to the following stage at Lisbon. The Swede is extensively anticipated to depart in the summertime and he might be heading to the Premier League.
Arsenal are presently prime of the English top-flight, however their strikers haven’t been constant. Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah have netted solely 9 occasions this season and supervisor Mikel Arteta has resorted to enjoying Kai Havertz up entrance in latest weeks. He will certainly desire a marquee striker this summer season.
Gyokeres might be the reply to their underlying downside, however he’s unlikely to return on a budget. Gazzetta dello Sport declare that he might be obtainable for £43 million, however Sporting are sure to demand far more, contemplating he solely joined the membership final summer season and they’re in a powerful place to barter.
It might take a charge near the discharge clause to influence them to promote. Gyokeres ought to be tempted to make the transfer to the Premier League. He’ll need to show his credentials, having beforehand didn’t make an look within the colors of Brighton & Hove Albion.
