Arsenal Step Up Chase for Viktor Gyokeres with Contract Already Offered

Arsenal are firmly in the driver’s seat to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, with reports from Caught Offside confirming a long-term contract worth £9–10 million per year is already on the table. The Gunners are eager to strengthen their forward line ahead of next season, and Gyokeres has emerged as their top target. With raw pace, physicality, and clinical finishing, the Swedish striker ticks every box for Mikel Arteta’s side. Gyokeres: The Elite No. 9 Arsenal Crave Arsenal’s title ambitions fell short this season, largely due to a lack of a prolific frontman—Kai Havertz leads their Premier League scoring charts with just 9 goals. That’s where Gyokeres could make all the difference. Since joining Sporting in 2023, Gyokeres has been on fire—scoring a jaw-dropping 53 goals and registering 13 assists in just 51 games this season. He’s not only a deadly finisher but also a dynamic presence with strong link-up play and relentless work ethic. Chelsea and Man United Still in the Mix While Arsenal are frontrunners, they face potential threats from Chelsea and Manchester United, especially if either club secures Champions League football. A reunion with Ruben Amorim—his current Sporting boss and a candidate to replace Ten Hag [...]

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