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Gyokeres isn't Haaland 2.0 - but he can make Arsenal champions

Mikel Arteta has finally listened to the pleas of the Gunners faithful by moving for the prolific Sweden international

Sporting CP target Luis Suarez as Gyokeres replacement

Sporting CP have identified Almeria's Luis Suarez as a possible replacement for Viktor Gyokeres as the striker nears a move to the Premier League.

Revealed: The fee Arsenal will pay Sporting for Gyokeres

Arsenal are on the verge of sealing a transfer for Viktor Gyokeres after agreeing to match Sporting CP's demands for the striker. The Gunners have agreed personal terms with the Swede, who has made up his mind about moving to the Premier League this summer. With Gyokeres' transfer almost sealed, Arsenal are no longer pursuing a move for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

Gyokeres to give up €2m in salary to push through Arsenal move

Viktor Gyokeres has sacrificed part of his contract with Sporting CP in order to push through a transfer to Arsenal.

Sesko given €100 million price tag as Gunners move on

RB Leipzig have put Arsenal off signing Benjamin Sesko after the Gunners baulked at the German side's €100 million (£86m/$118m) asking price.

Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres from Sporting CP

Arsenal are closing in on signing Sporting CP's star forward Viktor Gyokeres after agreeing personal terms with the player. The Gunners are now negotiating a deal for the 27-year-old and are reportedly in advanced talks with the Portuguese champions. The Gunners have been linked with a move for Gyokeres since the start of the summer and it now seems that the club will get their desired player.

Gyokeres on strike! Pre-season snub to force Arsenal transfer?

Viktor Gyokeres may not turn up to pre-season in stunning turn of events as he attempts to force through a move from Sporting CP to Arsenal.

Gyokeres breaks up with actress girlfriend to 'cut all Portugal ties'

Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres has split up with girlfriend Ines Aguiar and is keen 'cut all Portugal ties' amid talk of a Premier League move.

Arsenal close in on Gyokeres deal

Arsenal appear to be closing in on their preferred attacking reinforcement this summer, with advanced negotiations underway for the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. Having evaluated multiple striker options, the Gunners have reportedly turned their full attention to the Swedish international, side-lining previous target Benjamin Sesko in the process.

Arsenal handed €60m Gyokeres boost as clause in contract is revealed

Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, with a clause greasing the wheels of €60m deal.

Gyokeres exit a 'strong possibility' but Sporting issue warning to Arsenal & Man Utd

The president of Sporting CP has revealed why they will refuse to sell Manchester United and Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres below their valuation.

Isak, Rodrygo & nine stars set to join €100m club next - ranked

With the spending power among the elite clubs now greater than ever, there is likely to be a host of eye-watering deals in the coming weeks

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Sporting CP break first! Key Gyokeres decision made

The transfer saga around Viktor Gyokeres has taken another twist, as Sporting CP make a key concession with the striker's future uncertain.

Gyokeres makes transfer U-turn amid Man Utd and Arsenal interest

Viktor Gyokeres has made a transfer U-turn as he aims to force a move to Manchester United or Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal plan new and improved bid for Gyokeres

Arsenal set to increase their bid for Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres as the chase for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko hits a block.

Arsenal slammed over 'mess' of Sesko & Gyokeres sagas

Arsenal are facing criticism over their indecision in their attempts to sign strikers Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal-linked Gyokeres makes transfer ‘threat’ to Sporting

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly made a transfer “threat” to Sporting as he attempts to force through a dream move to Arsenal.

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Arsenal sent transfer warning amid Sesko and Gyokeres links

Former Arsenal defender William Gallas believes his old side could slip down the Premier League table if they don't sign a striker this summer.

Dyche reveals how close Everton came to signing Gyokeres

Sean Dyche has revealed that Everton missed out on signing prolific Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres back when the striker was in the Championship.

Arsenal's stance on Sesko deal revealed amid Gyokeres interest

Arsenal want to complete Benjamin Sesko's transfer on their terms and have set a deadline for the deal to be sealed amid interest in Viktor Gyokeres.

Palace in talks to sign Diomande!

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Ruben Amorim's former Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande, amid speculation around Marc Guehi's future.

Revealed: The clubs Gyokeres is willing to join as he awaits offers

Viktor Gyokeres is awaiting formal bids from interested clubs amid a fallout with Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas.

Arsenal REFUSE to pay up for Sesko & Gyokeres

Arsenal are refusing to pay up for Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres as they consider their asking prices too high.

Explained: Why Madrid snubbed Gyokeres despite Alonso's demands

Viktor Gyokeres was offered to Real Madrid, but the club turned down the opportunity to sign him despite Xabi Alonso's wish to sign a new striker.

Blackmail & rejection reports: What's going on with Gyokeres?

The Sweden international's goal-scoring feats have made him the most intriguing target of the summer, but his next destination is far from clear

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Arsenal ditch Gyokeres interest & resurrect Watkins pursuit

Arsenal's frustration over Viktor Gyokeres could lead to a renewed approach for Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins.

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