Gyokeres Skips Training as Arsenal Move Heats Up
In a dramatic twist to the summer transfer saga, Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres “will not show up” to Sporting CP training as the striker pushes for a move to the Premier League giants. The Gunners are determined to bolster their attacking options, and Gyokeres has made it clear where his heart lies.
Arsenal’s Busy Transfer Window
Arsenal have already secured the signatures of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Norgaard this summer, with Noni Madueke’s arrival from Chelsea expected to be finalized soon. However, Mikel Arteta’s side isn’t stopping there. The Gunners are actively pursuing a centre-back, another winger, and a prolific centre-forward to complete their squad overhaul.
Negotiations for Valencia’s Cristhian Mosquera and Sporting’s Gyokeres have hit a snag, with the Portuguese club increasing their demands for the Swedish striker. Despite the hurdles, a deal for Gyokeres still looks promising.
Romano’s Insight: The Gyokeres Situation
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano shared an encouraging update earlier this week, confirming that Arsenal’s pursuit of Gyokeres is very much alive. Romano stated, “Arsenal remain in conversations with Sporting for the striker, and the deal is absolutely on. There’s still a small gap in valuation, but both clubs are working to bridge it.”
He added, “What’s crucial is that Gyokeres will no longer attend training with Sporting. The player’s intention is crystal clear – he wants to leave the club and join Arsenal. He believes his chapter with Sporting is over and is eager to embrace a new challenge under Mikel Arteta.”
Romano’s latest update on Friday reiterated Gyokeres’s stance: “Viktor Gyokeres will not show up in training at Sporting today, tomorrow, or at any moment this summer. He’s made his decision – Arsenal is his only priority.”
Sporting’s Dilemma
The situation has left Sporting in a tricky position. Lawyer and A Bola columnist Joao Caido Guerreiro explained that if Gyokeres continues to skip training without justification, the club could pursue a “dismissal without compensation.” However, such a move would be financially catastrophic for Sporting, as Gyokeres is a valuable asset worth €65 million.
Guerreiro noted, “Missing training without justification is an infraction, and multiple absences could lead to severe penalties. But Gyokeres has already made his intentions clear – he wants Arsenal. If the club dismisses him, it would mean losing a significant financial asset.”
What’s Next for Gyokeres and Arsenal?
With Gyokeres’s determination to join Arsenal and the Gunners’ persistence in negotiations, it’s only a matter of time before the deal reaches its conclusion. Arsenal fans can expect more updates as the transfer window progresses, with Arteta eager to add the Swedish striker to his attacking arsenal.
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