“That’s what Gyokeres wants” – Lawyer explains how Arsenal could sign Sporting striker for free
Arsenal could potentially have the surprise opportunity to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres for free as he goes on strike at the Portuguese club.
The Sweden international is a top target for Arsenal and he’s also determined to get a move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
So much so, that Fabrizio Romano has reported on Gyokeres having no intention of returning to training with Sporting.
See below for Romano’s full explanation to CaughtOffside yesterday, with Gyokeres making it clear that his only plan this summer is to leave Sporting and to play under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal…
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Viktor Gyokeres could have Sporting contract terminated
Remarkably, Gyokeres’ current behaviour could see his contract terminated by Sporting, according to A Bola.
Lawyer and A Bola columnist Joao Caido Guerreiro has suggested that this is what Gyokeres wants, and that that could mean his €65m valuation falls to zero.
“Missing training without justification is an infraction, and five consecutive unjustified absences or ten interpolated absences are sufficient grounds for dismissal with cause,” Guerreiro said.
“However, the law allows for various justifications. Gyokeres can always provide some justification: a family problem, the need to accompany a relative to the doctor, etc. The list of justifications is long.”
He added: “But the player announced the absence early, and the reason is that he wants to go to Arsenal. This limits his justifications. If he misses, Sporting could even fine him, or if the absences continue, apply more severe sanctions. Including dismissal without compensation.
“But that’s what Gyokeres wants. And dismissal would be terrible for Sporting : a financial asset, because the player is a club asset, would go from being worth €65 million, the value of Arsenal‘s offer, to being worth zero!”
Gyokeres is the goal machine Arsenal need
Gyokeres has been incredibly prolific during his time with Sporting, scoring a stunning 97 goals in 102 appearances for the club in total.
Even if the 27-year-old is perhaps unlikely to be able to repeat numbers like that in the Premier League, he could still be an important addition to this Arsenal squad.
The Gunners didn’t have a single player in double figures for league goals last season, with injuries and inconsistent form playing a part.
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