Chelsea are leading the race to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP this summer.
The 26-year-old Swedish striker has scored 87 goals in 95 games since joining Sporting in 2023.
Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool also wanted him, but Chelsea’s strong Premier League position and vision under Enzo Maresca have convinced him.
Sporting originally wanted £85.3 million, but could accept £55m-£70m — Chelsea ready to offer £65m.
Gyokeres sees Zlatan Ibrahimović as his idol and aims to follow his path, having already broken records like scoring a Champions League hat-trick against Manchester City.
Chelsea fans hope he brings Zlatan’s “clutch mentality” and goal-scoring prowess to Stamford Bridge.
However, adapting to the Premier League’s intensity and competition will be key challenges.
If successful, Gyokeres could be a cornerstone for a new dominant Chelsea era
