Viktor Gyokeres looks set to finally be heading to Arsenal according to reports on Tuesday afternoon, and it seems their squad are already excited at the prospect.
Arsenal Set to Seal Gyokeres Deal After Prolonged Negotiations
Arsenal have pursued Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres throughout the summer, but discussions with Sporting Lisbon over the transfer fee and structure of potential add-ons have slowed progress. While the Gunners departed for their pre-season tour in Asia without the forward, they remained eager to finalize the deal in time for him to join the squad as soon as possible.
Now, fresh reports indicate that a breakthrough has finally been reached, with Gyökeres expected to complete his move to Arsenal this week.
When asked about the situation on Monday, Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped, saying: “I cannot comment on any player who is not part of our group yet.”
The long-anticipated transfer appears to be nearing its conclusion, giving Arteta a major boost ahead of the new season.
Arsenal Close in on Gyökeres Signing as Arteta Hints at More Moves
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club is still active in the transfer market, stressing the need to strengthen both the depth and quality of the squad.
“There’s still a long time in the window and we are still searching. In terms of numbers, we’re short and need to improve the depth and quality of the squad,” Arteta said, as speculation continues to swirl around incoming deals.
Among those deals is Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres, whose move from Sporting Lisbon now appears to be all but finalized. Multiple sources report that Arsenal have agreed a £54.8 million deal for the forward, with a further £8.6 million in performance-related add-ons — bringing the potential total to over £63 million.
After weeks of negotiations and uncertainty, the breakthrough has sparked excitement among Arsenal supporters, who had grown impatient following prolonged delays.
Meanwhile, defender Cristhian Mosquera is reportedly on his way to Singapore to join up with the squad during their pre-season tour, with his own transfer close to completion.
With the window still open and reinforcements arriving, Arteta looks set to shape a stronger, deeper side ahead of the new campaign.
Arsenal Players Hint at Gyökeres Arrival as Pre-Season Tour Picks Up Pace
Excitement around Viktor Gyökeres’ impending transfer to Arsenal is building — not just among fans, but within the squad itself.
Eagle-eyed supporters noticed that several Arsenal players currently on tour in Singapore, including Declan Rice, new signing Noni Madueke, and academy talent Max Dowman, had ‘liked’ a social media post that appeared to confirm the striker’s move. A screenshot of the interaction quickly spread online, fuelling speculation that the deal is as good as done, even before official confirmation from the club.
While Arsenal are preparing to face AC Milan on Wednesday at the Singapore National Stadium, the match will come too soon for Gyökeres to feature. However, fans are hopeful he could make an appearance in the remaining fixtures of the tour.
The Gunners will take on Newcastle at the same venue on Sunday, followed by a high-profile — and somewhat controversial — North London derby against Tottenham in Hong Kong next week, where the club hopes to showcase its latest signings.
With momentum building both on and off the pitch, Arsenal’s summer business is beginning to take shape.
