Arsenal in Pole Position to Sign Sporting CP’s £60m Goal Machine Viktor Gyökeres

 As the summer transfer window approaches with blistering momentum, Arsenal are firmly in the hunt for a prolific striker—and Sporting CP’s red-hot goal scorer Viktor Gyökeres sits firmly at the top of their wishlist.

As reported by Football.London, with an astonishing 53 goals in all competitions this season, the Swedish international has captured the attention of Europe’s elite, but it is Arsenal who are reportedly leading the race, eyeing a £60 million swoop that could shake up their title ambitions next season.

Fresh off the back of Sporting’s title-winning campaign—their second in three years—Gyökeres continues to fuel speculation around his future, even as he prepares for the Taça de Portugal final showdown against Benfica this weekend.

Yet, while Sporting fans are dreaming of a domestic double, the spotlight remains firmly on Gyökeres' next move—and the Emirates could be his next destination.

Speaking to Portuguese outlet Sport.TV, the 26-year-old remained coy amid mounting transfer rumours:

“It’s football, I’m still here. I don’t know what’s going to happen. Nobody can predict the future.”

His uncertainty hasn’t stopped Sporting teammates from weighing in. In fact, Eduardo Quaresma took to social media with a heartfelt response to Gyökeres’ Instagram post celebrating their title triumph. The message? A desperate, emotional call to hold onto their star man:

“We go for the tri? [eyes and face holding back tears emoji]”

That single line speaks volumes. It reflects the immense impact Gyökeres has had—not just in goals, but in leadership and belief. He’s not just Sporting’s top scorer; he’s their heartbeat. The forward’s 39 goals in the Primeira Liga alone this season underline a player who is operating at an elite level, with the power, pace, and clinical edge Arsenal desperately crave in their quest to dethrone Manchester City.

Despite his teammates' public yearning for him to stay, the writing may already be on the wall. Reports from Portugal strongly suggest a verbal agreement has been reached between Arsenal and Sporting, with only final details left to iron out. However, sources closer to the Premier League club hint that RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško remains in contention, adding intrigue to Mikel Arteta’s transfer plans.

Sporting captain Pedro Gonçalves, meanwhile, has offered a more grounded view of Gyökeres’ impending departure, seemingly accepting the reality with a defiant message:

“They said we won’t be three-time champions without Viktor… And now, what I want to say is that, we’ll see.”

This transfer tug-of-war is more than just business—it’s emotional. It’s the story of a club desperate to hold on to their talisman, while a Premier League giant plots the perfect addition to elevate their frontline.