Arsenal Finalize Viktor Gyökeres Transfer from Sporting Lisbon
Supporters of Arsenal Football Club can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the Gunners have secured the signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon.
Since the end of the 2024/25 season, Arsenal has been actively searching for a top-tier striker, believing it to be the final piece needed to secure major silverware. According to The Athletic, a full agreement is now in place between Arsenal and Sporting, with personal terms already agreed. Gyökeres is expected to sign a five-year contract with the club.
💸 How Much Will Arsenal Pay for Viktor Gyökeres?
The agreed transfer fee is reportedly an initial €63.5 million, with an additional €10 million in performance-based add-ons. This brings the total potential value of the deal to €73.5 million.
⚽ Why Viktor Gyökeres Is a Game-Changer for Arsenal
Gyökeres has been on fire in front of goal, netting an incredible 68 goals in 66 games over the past two seasons for Sporting CP. His form places him above most European forwards, with only Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane (62 goals) and PSG’s Kylian Mbappé (58 goals) coming close during the same period.
His strength, mobility, and finishing instinct are expected to provide Arsenal with the clinical edge they have long been missing in key matches.
📝 Arsenal’s Summer Transfer Activity So Far
Gyökeres is Arsenal’s fifth major signing of the 2025 summer transfer window. The club has already secured:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga – Goalkeeper (from Chelsea)
- Noni Madueke – Winger (from Chelsea)
- Martín Zubimendi – Midfielder
- Christian Nørgaard – Midfielder
With these reinforcements, Mikel Arteta’s side looks well-equipped to challenge for domestic and European titles in the 2025/26 season.
