Arsenal have taken a major step forward in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, with A BOLA reporting that the Sporting CP striker is now “on the verge” of joining the club.
Talks are understood to be advanced, with terms agreed as Arsenal look to finalise a deal as soon as the season ends.
Viktor Gyokeres is on the brink of completing a move to Arsenal, according to A BOLA, with the Portuguese outlet reporting that the Sporting CP striker is “on the verge of heading to Arsenal” following months of groundwork and what appears to be a decisive shift in momentum towards the Emirates.
!["Saturday we will give the last push together"
Gyokeres is fully focused on winning the two-time championship and leaves appeal to fans, he wants more bus routes flanked by Green and white. 100 games are "amazing feeling"
A BOLA15 May 2025
Viktor Gyokeres is headed to Arsenal, but he has very good memories of Alvalade
Viktor Gyokeres marked the 100 games of lion to the chest fulfilled in the derby with Benfica through a conversation on the club's television channel. Saturday can be a day of leonine celebration with the celebration of the two-time championship if the Lions achieve a better or equal result at the reception to V. Guimarães than Benfica in Braga and the concentration of the Swede is in this match. "The goal until the end of the season is to win the two remaining games. First the focus is all on Saturday's game and winning it. Then we focus on the next thing," he said.
And what message does the jersey 9 intend to leave to sportinguistas? "Thank you for your support throughout the season. It's been amazing to do all this together. We will make the final push together on Saturday, " he said.
The support of the fans still surprises the man in the mask: "we see them a little everywhere. They never seem to stop supporting. Of course it is incredible to feel the passion of the fans and you can feel that they live for the club and for football. It gives us something extra and motivates us a lot to reach another level. It's something unbelievable to be so close to.»
The striker may be on the verge of heading to Arsenal at the end of the season, as ball reported in yesterday's edition, but the memories that will remain of Alvalade will be the best. "I feel at home at Sporting and when I go out on the pitch I have enjoyed every minute of playing for this club," he said.
Reaching 100 games for Lions is "an incredible feeling." "It was very quick to get here but it's a big mark and we still have two very important games until the end of the season. We've had a lot of games that I remember in the best way. It's been very good memories," the Swede added.
The biggest emotions experienced with the green and white listed were in last season's derby (2-1), decided by Geny Catamo and this season's meeting with Man. City (4-1). On the journey that began in the summer of 2023 in Alvalade, Gyokeres scored a fantastic 95 goals in 100 games and has two favorites: "it could be the first in the Champions League, against Lille, or the first direct free [Nacional, in the League Cup] . The most important? It's difficult, but this one against Lille, as well as the first one against Manchester City.»
On Saturday, Gyokeres wants more green-and-white-lined bus routes. "It's always amazing to see it and experience it as a football player, "he said, before concluding that the environment in Alvalade helps a lot:" it's very easy to go ahead and absorb the energy to play, as well as to do it well.»
The Swede was considered the April forward of the league (27.8%) ahead of benfiquista Pavlidis (26.9%) and Clayton (8.7%) from Rio Ave.](https://dailycannon.com/static/uploads/1/2025/05/250515-a-bola-gyokeres-arsenal.png "Deadly striker ‘on the verge of heading to Arsenal’ says report 3")
The 26-year-old has scored 95 goals in 100 matches since arriving in Lisbon in 2023 and has emerged as one of the most prolific and consistent forwards in European football. Arsenal’s interest is long-standing, but the latest reporting suggests that their position has strengthened considerably in recent weeks.
Arsenal are believed to have reached an agreement in principle on personal terms, with Gyokeres set to earn around €8.3 million per year on a four or five-year contract. The proposed fee of €75 million falls within the range already outlined in prior conversations between Sporting, the player, and his agent Hasan Çetinkaya.
While Chelsea continue to monitor the situation, Arsenal’s early move appears to have given them a clear lead.
Despite the increasing likelihood of a the move, Gyokeres remains fully focused on the final matches of the season, with Sporting chasing a domestic double and the striker competing for the European Golden Shoe.
Speaking to Sporting’s club channel this week, he underlined his commitment to the final push. “The goal until the end of the season is to win the last two matches. First, all focus is on Saturday and winning that one. Then we focus on the next,” he said.
Addressing supporters directly, he added: “Thank you for the support throughout the season. It’s been incredible doing all this together. Let’s give that last push, together, on Saturday.”
The symbolism of his 100th match for Sporting, which came in the recent derby against Benfica, has not been lost. Gyokeres acknowledged the milestone, describing it as “an incredible feeling” and noting his pride at contributing to the club’s rise. “It’s gone by quickly but it’s a big mark, and we’ve still got two very important games left,” he said.
Although Chelsea have not ruled themselves out, the financial problems at Barcelona and the structured approach from Arsenal leave few credible challengers at this stage. Internally, Arsenal now view Gyokeres as their top centre-forward target, ahead of Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig, whose profile had previously been considered a more attainable option and is now also being linked with Chelsea.
The influence of Andrea Berta, now in post as Arsenal’s sporting director, has helped accelerate progress, with Berta a big admirer of the player.
No deal will be completed until Sporting’s season concludes on 26 May, but Arsenal’s position is strong. The terms are in place, the proposal is clear, and, crucially, the player appears convinced.