Tag: Sporting CP

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 20: Morten Hjulmand of Denmark celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and England at Frankfurt Arena on June 20, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal join transfer race for 25yo midfielder wanted by Manchester United

Arsenal are reportedly joining Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with the Premier League giants keen to secure his services.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres #9 reacts at the end of the Portuguese league football match between Sporting CP and FC Porto at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 31, 2024. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Sporting CP to offer Arsenal target Gyökeres pay rise to convince him to stay

Sporting CP aim to keep Viktor Gyökeres by offering a pay rise, but Arsenal's interest could lure the forward to the Premier League. Will Sporting’s offer be enough?
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 24: Fabio Vieira #21 of Arsenal FC celebrates after scoring a goal against AFC Bournemouth during the first half at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 24, 2024 in Carson, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)

Arsenal receive €890,000 fee with €710,000 in variables for midfielder’s loan

Porto pays Arsenal €890,000 for Fabio Vieira’s loan, with potential performance bonuses. The Portuguese midfielder has returned to his former club for the 2024/25 season.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward Viktor Gyokeres #9 reacts at the end of the Portuguese league football match between Sporting CP and FC Porto at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on August 31, 2024. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Major Arsenal target wants Real Madrid move

Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres is reportedly dreaming of joining Real Madrid, putting Arsenal's pursuit in jeopardy. Real Madrid could make a move in January.
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Arsenal learn Champions League Qualifying Round 2 opponents

Arsenal draw BK Häcken in the second round of Champions League qualifying. Can the Gunners secure their place in the group stage? Here are the key details.
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 01: Joel Campbell of Leon celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the 13th round match between America and Leon as part of the Torneo Clausura 2023 Liga MX at Azteca Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

How has Joel Campbell done since leaving Arsenal?

Joel Campbell left Arsenal with high hopes, but did he ever reach his potential? Discover how his career unfolded after leaving North London.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Major Arsenal striking target admits he could move in January

Viktor Gyökeres leaves the door open for a January transfer move after staying at Sporting CP this summer. Arsenal remain interested in the £85m-rated striker.
FC Porto's Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira claps during the Portuguese league football match between FC Arouca and FC Porto at the Municipal de Arouca stadium in Arouca on February 6, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA / AFP) (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal agree unusual loan fee structure for Fabio Vieira

Arsenal has structured an unusual loan deal for Fabio Vieira with Porto, where the fee decreases with more playing time.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Sporting concerned Arsenal will trigger €100m striker clause in final days

Arsenal are considering a late move for Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres, with the Portuguese club fearing a last-minute bid could trigger the striker’s €100m release clause.
BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Federico Chiesa of Italy reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal in talks with Federico Chiesa’s agent

Arsenal is in talks with Federico Chiesa's agent, with a potential deal worth €40-50 million being discussed.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal check on Osimhen status but focused on Gyökeres

Arsenal's pursuit of a new striker intensifies as they prioritise Viktor Gyökeres over Victor Osimhen, who is facing transfer complications with PSG.
BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Federico Chiesa of Italy reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal ask Juventus if 26yo winger is available

Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing Juventus winger Federico Chiesa. The Gunners are in need of attacking reinforcements and have inquired about the Italian international's availability.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘insist’ on signing €100m 43-goal striker says Portuguese report

Arsenal are determined to sign Viktor Gyokeres, but Sporting CP's €100 million price tag poses a major obstacle. Can the Gunners secure their target?
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Arsenal learn Champions League possible qualifying opponents

Arsenal Women FC have been drawn into the UEFA Women's Champions League qualifying round, with tough opponents potentially awaiting in the League Path.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Latest on Arsenal pursuit of striker they contacted 2 months ago

Arsenal links to Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres have been played down, but the Gunners did make contact with the striker towards the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates at the end of the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Gil Vicente FC at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 4, 2023. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal to sign 43-goal striker by end of June

Arsenal are close to signing Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres with talks at an advanced stage, according to a local media outlet.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Sporting £20m apart in striker valuation

Arsenal's pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres hits a roadblock as the Portuguese club demands his full £85 million release clause.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal celebrates victory with teammates after the Barclays Women´s Super League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Meadow Park on May 18, 2024 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal Women’s summer transfer plans: Who’s in and who’s out?

Arsenal Women's summer transfer window heats up with a number of departures and arrivals expected. Who's staying, who's going, and who's on the radar?
CADIZ, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 09: Hector Bellerin of Real Betis Balompie arrives to the stadium prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Cadiz CF and Real Betis at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on February 09, 2024 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal fan favourite receives surprising international call-up

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has been surprisingly called up to represent Catalonia in an upcoming international friendly against Panama.
Ivory Coast's defender #2 Ousmane Diomande reacts during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 13, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal emerge as frontrunners for Diomande’s signature

Arsenal's interest in Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande continues to grow. Are the Gunners close to securing the talented youngster?
LEIPZIG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 28: Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig looks on during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and 1. FC Köln at Red Bull Arena on October 28, 2023 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Trusted journalist names the 2 ‘more realistic’ Arsenal striker transfer targets

Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are viewed as more realistic transfer targets for Arsenal than Ollie Watkins this summer, according to a report.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal now leading race for in-demand 20yo star

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Ousmane Diomande from Sporting CP, with the Portuguese club expected to sell in the summer.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Swedish media give latest on Arsenal Viktor Gyokeres reports

Despite continuing links between Arsenal and Viktor Gyokeres, reports in the Swedish media suggest a summer move isn't on the table.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates at the end of the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Gil Vicente FC at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 4, 2023. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal increasingly likely to make offer for 36-goal striker

Arsenal are becoming increasingly likely to make an offer to Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres this summer, according to a report from Portugal.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker #09 Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at The City Ground in Nottingham, central England, on January 30, 2024. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Juventus eye Gabriel Jesus loan amidst Arsenal’s striker search

Reports suggest Juventus are interested in a loan deal for Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal's pursuit of a new striker adds to the speculation.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Is €100m Viktor Gyökeres heading to Arsenal?

Arsenal target Viktor Gyökeres is on fire in Portugal. Can the €100m striker solve the Gunners' attacking problems? Is his price tag justified?
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal willing to offer £52m for 20yo defender

Arsenal are reportedly willing to offer €60m for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande this summer, but claims of contact between the parties have been played down.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres (L) celebrates with Sporting Lisbon's Brazilian defender #02 Matheus Reis after scoring his team's second goal during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Gil Vicente FC at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 4, 2023. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal show strong interest in 25yo striker as Toney interest fades

Arsenal are showing strong interest in Viktor Gyokeres and the Sporting CP striker is now ahead of Ivan Toney on their summer shortlist.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates at the end of the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Gil Vicente FC at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 4, 2023. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal repeatedly scout 36-goal striker on summer shortlist

Arsenal have scouted Viktor Gyokeres multiple times this season, with the Gunners set to hold talks to decide on their summer transfer target.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres looks at the ball during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Gil Vicente FC at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 4, 2023. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

Club look to increase release clause for 36-goal Arsenal target

Sporting CP are looking to extend the contract of Arsenal-linked Viktor Gyokeres and to increase his release clause, according to a report from Portugal.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

£85m striker speaks on his future amid Arsenal transfer reports

Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres has spoken about his future following recent links with a move to Arsenal this summer.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal prepared to pay prolific striker’s €100m release clause

Striker Viktor Gyokeres on fire! Will Arsenal break the bank to sign him? €100m release clause a hurdle, but Gunners lead the race.
BOLOGNA, ITALY - JANUARY 05: Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna FC looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Genoa CFC at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on January 05, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

22yo striker drops out of Arsenal’s plans, replacement identified

Reports suggest Arsenal's interest in Joshua Zirkzee has waned. Italian clubs lead the race, and the Gunners eye other striker options.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal linked with attacking and defensive reinforcements as Kiwior’s role shifts

Arsenal's transfer plans take shape. Updates on Gyökeres, Kadioglu interest, and Kiwior's surprising Arsenal resurgence.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal will scout 1 of 4 summer striker targets tonight

Arsenal have at least four strikers on their shortlist of summer transfer options, and they're scouting one of them on Thursday night.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal consider Gyokeres amidst Gabriel Jesus fitness concerns

Arsenal's search for a striker heats up as Gabriel Jesus's injury lingers. Could Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres be the answer?
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal watch AFCON star with €80m release clause

Arsenal are watching Ousmane Diomande closely as he plays at the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast, according to a report.
Sporting's Portuguese defender #25 Goncalo Inacio celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Europa League 1st round day 6 group D football match between Sporting Lisbon and Sturm Graz at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 14, 2023. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal ask for loan with €60m purchase option amid Real Madrid interest

Arsenal are keen on securing Goncalo Inacio from Sporting, proposing a loan deal with a €60m purchase clause, amidst interest from top European clubs.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP in action during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Arsenal to intensify scouting of Diomande at AFCON

Arsenal scouts are set to watch Sporting's Ousmane Diomande at the Africa Cup of Nations, signalling the club's interest in potentially signing the 20-year-old defender.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 1: Gabriel Moscardo of Corinthians gestures during the match between Corinthians and Athletico Paranaense as part of Brasileirao Series A 2023 at Neo Quimica Arena on November 1, 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)

Arsenal miss out on Moscardo as Liverpool join Inacio race

Gabriel Moscardo set to join PSG from Corinthians, while Liverpool joins Arsenal and others in the race for Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio