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Viktor Gyokeres is finally set to join Arsenal after the Gunners made a breakthrough in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon, agreeing to pay a total £63.7million after haggling over add-ons
Arsenal are believed to have finally secured a full agreement with Sporting CP over the transfer of prolific striker Viktor Gyökeres after belatedly settling on suitable add-ons.
The Gunners have needed a clear-cut striker for a while now, and Wednesday's win over Milan was just the latest example as to why
Viktor Gyokeres has displayed a ‘winning mentality’ which will frighten opponents according to a former Arsenal star. The Swedish striker is closing in on his long-awaited move to the
With Viktor Gyökeres reportedly on his way to England, the Swedish hitman may fancy going down a similar route to Palmer. His ‘mask’ celebration has become a crucial part of the player’s brand, and it’s easy to imagine t-shirts sold on Etsy or eBay with a silhouette or graphic design of Gyökeres’s mask at the front and centre.
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Mikel Arteta was asked about Gyokeres after Arsenal’s friendly encounter with AC Milan in Singapore, and he provided an immediate response. Arteta’s press conference was featured on Hayters TV, and a reporter asked him: “Will Singapore fans expect to see a certain Viktor Gyokeres in the next game?”
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Arsenal will fork out €63.5million (£54.8m), plus €10m (£8.6m) in add-ons for the 27-year-old, hoping that the former Coventry star will help them make the final jump to claiming the Premier League title.