Sporting Lisbon has set a €50 million price tag on Viktor Gyokeres, the Swedish striker who has been in sensational form this season. Gyokeres, who has scored an impressive 36 goals in 39 games for Sporting, has caught the attention of top clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and AC Milan.
The 23-year-old was signed by Sporting from Coventry City for a bargain fee of €20 million just last summer. However, his remarkable performances have now attracted interest from some of Europe’s elite clubs, leading to speculation about a potential transfer in the upcoming summer window.
While Gyokeres has a release clause of €100 million, reports suggest that Sporting could be open to negotiating a deal for half that amount. AC Milan, in particular, see Gyokeres as a possible successor to veteran striker Olivier Giroud and believe that the influence of fellow Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic could sway the player towards choosing Milan.
Despite the interest from Milan, Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be at the forefront of the race to sign Gyokeres. The competition between these heavyweights could lead to a bidding war that Sporting may find difficult to keep up with.
Gyokeres himself has remained focused on his current club, expressing his desire to win the league and cup with Sporting before considering any potential transfer. He has downplayed the transfer rumors, stating that while it is flattering to be linked with top teams, he is fully committed to Sporting and not stressed about what the future holds.
As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Gyokeres and where he will end up next season. Will he stay loyal to Sporting or make a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs? Only time will tell.