Sporting Lisbon Sets Hefty Price Tag for Striker Viktor Gyökeres
In an exciting development for football fans, Sporting Lisbon has confirmed that interested parties, including Arsenal, will need to meet a hefty price tag of €80 million (£67 million) to acquire star striker Viktor Gyökeres. The club’s decision comes on the heels of the Swedish international’s impressive performance since his transfer from Coventry City last summer for £20.5 million.
Gyökeres’ Impressive Performance
Gyökeres has been nothing short of sensational, netting 97 goals in just 102 matches for Sporting, contributing significantly to their dominance in Portuguese football, including two league titles and a recent cup victory.
Sporting’s Stance and Market Context
Sporting’s vice-president, Francisco Zenha, remarked in local media that while they are open to offers, no formal bids have yet been made for Gyökeres, who is under contract until 2026. As the summer transfer window approaches, Arsenal appears keen to bolster their squad with a new striker, with Gyökeres emerging as a top target, alongside RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
It seems more challenging for Arsenal to pursue Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, making Gyökeres a potentially viable option. Sporting has clarified that although they will not enforce his full €100 million release clause, they intend to firmly stand their ground at the €80 million mark before considering any sale.
