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Viktor Gyokeres to wear iconic Arsenal shirt number as current Gunners star buzzing for striker’s arrival
Viktor Gyokeres will undergo his Arsenal medical this weekend before making his transfer to the north London club official. The Gunners reached a long-awaited agreement with Sporting for the striker and one of his soon-to-be new teammates can’t wait to meet him. Gyokeres can now prepare for his move to the Premier LeagueGetty talkSPORT understands the Gunners have agreed a €63.5million [£55m] deal with €10m [£8.7m] in add-ons for the Swedish striker. The long and drawn-out saga is now approaching its conclusion, with the star arriving in London on Friday before his medical on Saturday. An announcement could then be made by the end of the weekend, as Mikel Arteta gets ready to finally end his drawn out search for a new frontman to lead the line. It is also understood Arsenal will make a big statement by handing Gyokeres their iconic No.14 shirt. Worn with distinction by club legend Thierry Henry, making Gyokeres their new No.14 would crown the Swede as their next superstar striker, having performed the same gesture with their last prolific goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. And it appears it’s not just fans who are excited about his arrival, with Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly certainly impressed with Arsenal’s business. In a video posted by academy defender Josh Nichols on his Instagram story, Lewis-Skelly is seen gleefully holding his phone. A post from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirming Gyokeres’ pending move is shown on the screen. Lewis-Skelly then copies his incoming new teammate’s celebration by crossing his hands across his face. Gyokeres had also been linked with Manchester United in a move that would have reunited him with former Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim. Lewis-Skelly couldn’t contain his excitement at the transfer news@Asxdk_98 X He emulated Gyokere’s celebration, one that Arsenal could become accustomed to@Asxdk_98 X However, the ex-Coventry centre-forward only had eyes on joining Arsenal, who have needed to make a big-name striker signing after missing out on the title once again. Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko were also speculated targets for Mikel Arteta’s side. Isak, who was linked with Liverpool, could stay at Newcastle, whilst talkSPORT understands RB Leipzig star Sesko is a target for United and also for the Magpies. Now Arsenal can prepare for the 2025/26 season with their incoming striker signing and work towards another Premier League title push. When will Gyokeres to Arsenal be confirmed? talkSPORT transfer correspondent Ben Jacobs has revealed what is left to be completed before Arsenal can announce Gyokeres’ move. “Well I’m told there’s an agreement in principle now so it’s not just close, it’s done verbally,” Jacobs said on Hawksbee and Baker earlier this week. Arsenal fans will hope Gyokeres can emulate Henry in his famous No.14 shirtAFP or licensors Gyokeres boasts a sensational scoring record at Sporting “€63.5m [£55m] plus €10m [£8.7m] in add-ons, they were quibbling over €2.5m [£2.1m] of those add-ons, it’s now been resolved. “Sporting not only wanted them to be easier, but also had some pushback on the overall payment terms of the fixed part of the fee. “Arsenal wanted to pay it in four [instalments], Sporting wanted it in two, they’ve reached a compromise. “This is basically a done deal, it’s not in doubt. Sporting tried to be tough negotiators and even invite hijacks. “Manchester United didn’t bite, they didn’t want to bid, and Viktor Gyokeres will now be an Arsenal player, it’s a matter of when, not if. “So next step is he’ll undergo his medical and then finally, Arsenal will get their No. 9.” Breakdown of Gyokeres add-ons Every 20 games (45’+): €1.25m, up to a limit of €5m Every 20 contributions: €500k, up to a limit of €1m Every seasonal qualification for the Champions League league phase: €1m, up to a limit of €4m Arsenal are set to have spent around £188m on signings this summer once Gyokeres has arrived. Martin Zubimendi has been their biggest arrival in a £55m move from Real Sociedad, with Noni Madueke joining from Chelsea for £52m. Christian Norgaard left Brentford and completed a £15m switch, and Kepa Arrizabalaga departed Chelsea for £5m, while Cristhian Mosquera is poised to join from Valencia in an £18m deal to take Arsenal’s spending to over £200m.
Viktor Gyokeres will undergo his Arsenal medical this weekend before making his transfer to the north London club official.
The Gunners reached a long-awaited agreement with Sporting for the striker and one of his soon-to-be new teammates can’t wait to meet him.
talkSPORT understands the Gunners have agreed a €63.5million [£55m] deal with €10m [£8.7m] in add-ons for the Swedish striker.
The long and drawn-out saga is now approaching its conclusion, with the star arriving in London on Friday before his medical on Saturday.
An announcement could then be made by the end of the weekend, as Mikel Arteta gets ready to finally end his drawn out search for a new frontman to lead the line.
It is also understood Arsenal will make a big statement by handing Gyokeres their iconic No.14 shirt.
Worn with distinction by club legend Thierry Henry, making Gyokeres their new No.14 would crown the Swede as their next superstar striker, having performed the same gesture with their last prolific goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
And it appears it’s not just fans who are excited about his arrival, with Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly certainly impressed with Arsenal’s business.
In a video posted by academy defender Josh Nichols on his Instagram story, Lewis-Skelly is seen gleefully holding his phone.
A post from transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirming Gyokeres’ pending move is shown on the screen.
Lewis-Skelly then copies his incoming new teammate’s celebration by crossing his hands across his face.
Gyokeres had also been linked with Manchester United in a move that would have reunited him with former Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim.
However, the ex-Coventry centre-forward only had eyes on joining Arsenal, who have needed to make a big-name striker signing after missing out on the title once again.
Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko were also speculated targets for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Isak, who was linked with Liverpool, could stay at Newcastle, whilst talkSPORT understands RB Leipzig star Sesko is a target for United and also for the Magpies.
Now Arsenal can prepare for the 2025/26 season with their incoming striker signing and work towards another Premier League title push.
When will Gyokeres to Arsenal be confirmed?
talkSPORT transfer correspondent Ben Jacobs has revealed what is left to be completed before Arsenal can announce Gyokeres’ move.
“Well I’m told there’s an agreement in principle now so it’s not just close, it’s done verbally,” Jacobs said on Hawksbee and Baker earlier this week.
“€63.5m [£55m] plus €10m [£8.7m] in add-ons, they were quibbling over €2.5m [£2.1m] of those add-ons, it’s now been resolved.
“Sporting not only wanted them to be easier, but also had some pushback on the overall payment terms of the fixed part of the fee.
“Arsenal wanted to pay it in four [instalments], Sporting wanted it in two, they’ve reached a compromise.
“This is basically a done deal, it’s not in doubt. Sporting tried to be tough negotiators and even invite hijacks.
“Manchester United didn’t bite, they didn’t want to bid, and Viktor Gyokeres will now be an Arsenal player, it’s a matter of when, not if.
“So next step is he’ll undergo his medical and then finally, Arsenal will get their No. 9.”
Breakdown of Gyokeres add-ons
- Every 20 games (45’+): €1.25m, up to a limit of €5m
- Every 20 contributions: €500k, up to a limit of €1m
- Every seasonal qualification for the Champions League league phase: €1m, up to a limit of €4m
Arsenal are set to have spent around £188m on signings this summer once Gyokeres has arrived.
Martin Zubimendi has been their biggest arrival in a £55m move from Real Sociedad, with Noni Madueke joining from Chelsea for £52m.
Christian Norgaard left Brentford and completed a £15m switch, and Kepa Arrizabalaga departed Chelsea for £5m, while Cristhian Mosquera is poised to join from Valencia in an £18m deal to take Arsenal’s spending to over £200m.
