Gyökeres Set for Arsenal Move After Šeško Deal Collapses
Victor Gyökeres is on the verge of becoming Arsenal’s newest signing after being spotted in London ahead of completing a five-year contract with the club. This comes shortly after Arsenal’s failed pursuit of Benjamin Šeško, with the Gunners pivoting swiftly to secure the Swedish striker from Sporting CP.
Sources close to the club confirm a full agreement has been reached, with the transfer fee believed to be in the region of £50–55 million, including performance-related bonuses. The deal is expected to be finalized today, pending the completion of a medical.
Gyökeres, 26, had an outstanding season at Sporting, earning admiration across Europe for his strength, relentless pressing, and clinical finishing. His signing is seen as a major coup for Arsenal, addressing their need for a commanding central striker. He is expected to provide a physical and dynamic presence in attack, complementing the likes of Saka, Martinelli, and Ødegaard.
Arsenal fans have responded with excitement, viewing Gyökeres’s arrival as a major step forward in the club’s title and Champions League ambitions. The deal marks Arsenal’s determination to bounce back from transfer setbacks and signals their intent to build a squad capable of challenging at the highest level.
The Swedish international is set to be unveiled shortly as the newest Gunner, with expectations high that he’ll make an immediate impact in the 2025/26 campaign.
