VIKTOR GYOKERES has made the decision to move to the Premier League and has selected his new club.

The 26-year-old has drawn significant interest following his transfer to Sporting Lisbon in 2023 from Coventry, where he scored 95 goals in 99 matches in Portugal.

Viktor Gyokeres, forward for Sporting CP, in action.

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Viktor Gyokeres is getting ready for a Premier League move this summer
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Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, giving applause.

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Arteta’s Arsenal needs a striker to enhance their success
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Arsenal and Manchester United are especially interested as the entire league searches for strikers.

Reports indicate that Gyokeres has an £85 million release clause.

However, it is now believed that Sporting would entertain offers around £58 million.

According to talkSPORT, Arsenal has the advantage in negotiations.

The North London club is prepping for a significant summer overhaul following another trophyless season, identifying the striker position as crucial for improvement.

Kai Havertz has been attempting to fill the center-forward role but underwent hamstring surgery in early February and has yet to return.

Neither he nor fellow makeshift striker Gabriel Jesus can be classified as natural forwards.

Despite their position just below, Arsenal has scored 17 fewer goals than league champions Liverpool.

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With Gyokeres poised to be the first player from outside Europe’s top five leagues to win the European Golden Boot in 23 years, he could elevate the Gunners to new heights.

United have also shown interest, having netted only 42 goals this league season, while Hojlund and Zirkzee are still acclimating amidst injuries and inconsistency.

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The Red Devils have a connection to Sporting, as manager Ruben Amorim has previously collaborated with the forward in Portugal.

Gyokeres’ reduced asking price makes him an attractive target, especially with Newcastle reported to demand around £150 million for Alexander Isak, who has scored 23 league goals this season.

Gyokeres himself remains tight-lipped about any summer transfers, but Arsenal’s sporting director Berta is known to appreciate his talents.

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