A fee meant to be secret and a ‘lone wolf’s’ bidding war
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The Gunners are staying busy in the transfer window and with more to come, boosting quality and depth in pursuit of glory
ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and many big deals are in the pipeline. Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly set to travel to London to complete his medical ahead of a
Madueke missed Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final to complete his transfer to the Gunners, and the 23-year-old departs Stamford Bridge having amassed 20 goals and nine assists from 92 matches for the Blues in all tournaments.
Though there reportedly remains a debate ongoing over the nature and structure of the bonuses included, Mikel Arteta was hoping to have Gyokeres signed in time for Saturday’s departure for their pre-season tour of Asia, along with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera.
If Gyokeres does complete the proposed move, he will become the Gunners’ fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielders Christian Norgaard and Martin Zubimendi. However, his potential arrival could force the club into a rather awkward decision which two other players may not be too happy with.
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According to Sport Witness, Gyokeres is now not expected to be on the plane with the squad as they travel for the next stage of their pre-season preparations. This delay is seen as a logistical setback, though it does not suggest that the transfer has stalled entirely.
ARSENAL are closing in on £69million striker Viktor Gyokeres after a removal van was spotted moving furniture from his luxury Lisbon home. The Sporting star is nearing a mega-money switch to
Arsenal have been linked with strikers for years to no avail but now it looks like the wait could finally be over. After talks with multiple attacking options including Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin