London, England – Reports don suggest say Arsenal dey lead for the signature of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres as dem dey prepare for the summer transfer window. Dis come as Arsenal dey search for new centre-forward after dem struggle to score goals for the second half of the season.
After Liverpool don already clinch di Premier League title nine days ago, Arsenal don shift their attention to di Champions League. Mikel Arteta’s squad go face Paris Saint-Germain for di second leg of their semi-final dis Wednesday. Alongside focus on di Champions League, Arsenal dey assess quality players to upgrade di team before next season.
Mikel Arteta don dey use midfielder Mikel Merino as makeshift striker because Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz don both suffer serious injuries early dis year. Di management and fans don dey call for a reliable striker, and Gyokeres don become an option for Arsenal to fill dat gap.
Reports don indicate say Manchester United dey also eye Gyokeres, claiming say di Sweden international move to Old Trafford na ‘done deal’. But Arsenal no dey give up as dem don make significant progress in their pursuit of di player.
Sources say Arsenal don schedule fresh talks after di Portuguese cup final later dis month, and Andrea Berta, di newly-appointed sporting director, don put Gyokeres as top priority. Di Gunners dey close to wrapping up a deal to sign di 26-year-old.
According to reports, all parties aligned on di proposed contract package, but Arsenal still need to agree on di transfer fee with Sporting CP. Di Portuguese club dey set for a big chunk of di fee upfront, which fit delay negotiations.
Gyokeres don shine bright this season, netting 52 goals in 49 matches across all competitions. Even though e never directly enter talks with Arsenal, negotiations don dey happen between Gunners and his representatives.
Mikel Arteta don express confidence say gyokeres fit give Arsenal di goals dem need, while fans dey hope dis could be di signing wey go take dem to di next level. As di summer window dey approach, all eyes go dey on dis potential move.
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