Arsenal’s pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres is hanging by a thread as Manchester United enters the race with a dramatic late bid.
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Negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon have stalled, particularly over the fee structure, delaying the striker’s expected transfer.
Arsenal had reportedly agreed a £55m deal plus £8.6m in bonuses, but Sporting Lisbon rejected the payment plan proposed.
Gyokeres, frustrated with Sporting and eager to leave, had been pushing for the move to Arsenal, even threatening a strike.
His desire to join the Gunners seemed fulfilled when they prioritized him over Benjamin Sesko earlier this summer.
However, Sporting’s president, Federico Varandas, remains firm, insisting the club won’t accept less than Gyokeres’ full market value.
The rigid structure of Arsenal’s offer has become a major sticking point, putting the entire move in serious jeopardy, reports Mirror.
Portuguese outlet SIC now reports that the deal is “increasingly at risk” as tensions grow between the parties involved.
Manchester United have seized the opportunity, submitting a bid reportedly worth £60–69m to Sporting Lisbon.
Despite Gyokeres still favoring Arsenal, United’s bold move has cast doubt over where the Swedish striker will land this summer.
