Lisbon star, Gyökeres, decides his future

Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres, the Sporting Lisbon striker, is now just steps away from a move to the English Premier League, as British press reports revealed that Arsenal are the closest club to signing him during the next summer transfer window. According to the reports, the London club is willing to pay around 60 million pounds (approximately 71 million euros), in addition to an annual salary of 8.5 million euros, to conclude the deal with Sporting Lisbon, for which Gjokeres has been shining remarkably this season. Gyökeres is currently one of the most prominent strikers in Europe, thanks to his outstanding ability to score and make a difference, which has made him a target for several major clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Manchester United. Despite the interest of these clubs, Arsenal's ambitious project under Mikel Arteta and its desire to compete for titles both domestically and in Europe have put them at the forefront of the race to sign the Swedish international. The details of the deal are expected to become clearer in the coming weeks, as negotiations are still ongoing, and another club may enter the fray at the last minute. As Gyökeres continues to perform well for his Portuguese team, he is aware that every goal he scores strengthens his position in the transfer market, especially in light of his competition for the Golden Boot award for the top scorer in European leagues for the current 2024-25 season.