“Right here we go”: Sport over for Man United as deal is struck for Viktor Gyokeres to affix Arsenal


Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres has snubbed a possible transfer to Manchester United in favour of becoming a member of Arsenal, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed.

Heading into the summer season switch window, Ruben Amorim made including targets to the staff his high precedence. Following the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers and the arrival of Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, who was introduced on Monday night, the membership has additionally been linked with a transfer for a striker.

The Pink Devils missed out on first-choice goal Liam Delap, who elected to affix Chelsea as an alternative, forcing them to show their consideration to various targets, together with Gyokeres.

Gyokeres loved a prolific 2024/25 season, putting 54 targets in 52 appearances throughout all competitions.

United have been pursuing the Swede for weeks, nevertheless it was abundantly clear he had his coronary heart set on a change to Arsenal, who may provide him the prospect to play within the Champions League.

However, there was nonetheless a slim probability United may swoop in and land Gyokeres, with a report claiming that he was steadily opening as much as the potential of reuniting with Amorim at Previous Trafford.

These hopes had been boosted additional after Sporting president Frederico Varandas publicly warned Arsenal that Gyokeres is not going to be allowed to affix them except his valuation is met.

However, David Ornstein revealed that Mikel Arteta’s aspect had been closing in on a deal for Gyokeres after a breakthrough in talks with Sporting.

It appeared negotiations may drag on, giving United an opportunity to make a transfer, nevertheless it’s now formally over.

Now, it has been confirmed {that a} full settlement has been reached and, barring any last-minute surprises, Gyokeres is not going to be heading to United as he’ll develop into an Arsenal participant.

Romano has even confirmed the transfer along with his well-known “right here we go” catchphrase.

The Italian journalist wrote on X, “BREAKING: Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, right here we go! Verbal settlement in place between all events concerned.”

“Sporting settle for final bid from Arsenal for €63.5m plus €10m, agent will scale back his fee.”

“Gyökeres will signal 5 five-year deal at Arsenal. He solely wished Arsenal!”

This represents a major blow to United, who should now return to the drafting board and reassess their striker plans.

Different choices talked about to be on the membership’s radar embrace Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) and Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus).

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