The tension rises from a notch to Lisbon. While Viktor Gyökeres did not show up at the pre-season internship with Sporting CP, the club president, Frederico Varandas, reacted: “If they do not want to pay the fair market value of Viktor, we are very comfortable with this for the next three years.” A targeted statement, at a time when Arsenal is multiplying approaches to recruit the Swedish striker. The Swedish striker, author of an XXL season (54 goals in all competitions), is the offensive priority of the Gunners this summer.
But Sporting demands the amount of its release clause, estimated at 100 million euros. By refusing to join the pre-season, Gyökeres tries to force his departure. A strategy that Varandas hardly appreciates: “No one is above the club's interests. It doesn't matter who it is. “ If nothing is yet official between Arsenal and the scorer of 1m87, the file could settle in the coming weeks. The Portuguese president remains adamant: “Everything will be settled with the closure of the transfer window: a salty fine and excuses for the group.” The showdown is launched.
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