Arsenal finalize €73.5m transfer of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting
Viktor Gyokeres completes transfer to Arsenal. Photo Credit- Fabrizio Romano/X
Arsenal Football Club has secured the signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP in a deal worth €73.5 million, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The announcement, made earlier today, marks the completion of negotiations with a verbal agreement in place between all parties.The transfer fee comprises a base payment of €63.5 million, with an additional €10 million in add-ons. Sporting CP accepted Arsenal’s final bid, while Gyokeres’ agent agreed to reduce his commission to facilitate the move. The 27-year-old forward is set to sign a five-year contract with the Gunners and will don the number 14 jersey, as evidenced by fan merchandise already circulating online.
Gyokeres, who joined Sporting CP from Coventry City in 2023, has emerged as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers, scoring 54 goals in 52 appearances last season, helping his club secure a league title and cup double. His preference for Arsenal over other suitors, including Manchester United, was a key factor in the deal’s progression, with reports indicating his frustration over delays in the transfer process, as noted by TBR Football on July 21, 2025.
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, currently overseeing the team’s pre-season tour in Asia, declined to comment on the transfer during a recent press conference, maintaining a strategic silence amid negotiations. The club remains confident in integrating Gyokeres into the squad ahead of their upcoming fixtures, including a match against Tottenham in Hong Kong on July 31.
Romano, a highly regarded transfer insider recognized on Forbes’ 2022 30 Under 30 list and a Globe Soccer Awards recipient, confirmed the deal with his trademark “here we go” statement, accompanied by an image of Gyokeres in an Arsenal kit. The move has sparked excitement among fans, with social media reactions ranging from celebratory memes to predictions of the striker’s impact in the Premier League.
This transfer underscores Arsenal’s ambition to strengthen their attacking line as they prepare for the 2025-26 season.
