Arsenal and Chelsea are in a heated battle to secure the signature of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, who is currently playing for Sporting Lisbon. Gyokeres has been in impressive form since joining Sporting from Coventry City, scoring 36 goals and providing 14 assists in just 40 games.
Reports from Portugal suggest that Sporting Lisbon is looking to increase Gyokeres’ release clause, potentially making it more difficult for Arsenal and Chelsea to secure his services. The player’s agents have reportedly traveled to Lisbon to discuss a deal that would bump up his release clause, indicating that a new fee may be required for either club to sign him.
Despite Arsenal currently leading the race to sign Gyokeres, Chelsea is also in the mix and hoping to tempt the striker to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had a bid rejected for Gyokeres in January, but the player himself has remained focused on his current club and upcoming games.
Sporting Lisbon is fully aware that a record sale could be on the cards for Gyokeres in the summer transfer window, with some of Europe’s biggest clubs showing interest in the talented striker. It was previously believed that Gyokeres had a €50m price tag, but this amount may increase if his agents can secure a better deal for him.
With both Arsenal and Chelsea vying for Gyokeres’ signature, it remains to be seen which club will ultimately land the Swedish international striker. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting transfer saga.