Certainly, this soap opera decided to never stop. After months of tensions and uncertainty, Arsenal is finally about to complete the arrival of Viktor Gyökeres, from Sporting CP. Despite long negotiations hampered by the president of the Portuguese club, Frederico Varandas, the Gunners made a decisive progress by accepting the conditions of the Portuguese. Indeed, the London club agreed with the Leoes for an amount of 63.5 million euros plus 10 million euros in bonuses.
And yet, the serial scorer got his direction to join the Gunners. The 27 -year -old striker had not presented himself with the resumption of training with Sporting and his president even threatened him with economic sanction. “Everything will be resolved with the closure of the market, a heavy fine and excuses for the group”he had explained. But while a five -year contract awaits the one who scored 54 goals in 52 games last season, yet another dramatic stroke disturbs his signature.
Arsenal's offer does not convince Sporting
According to information from the Portuguese newspaper Recorda serious disagreement exists regarding the bonuses of the offer issued by Arsenal. Sporting requires that the variable share, up to 10 million euros, is easily achievable, while Arsenal opposes it. All scenarios remain open but “The risk of total failure of negotiations is serious”specifies the local media. On the side of England, The Athletic says negotiations are becoming more and more tense.
Although Arsenal keeps the advantage and hopes to have it during his pre-season tour, President Lisbon Frederico Varanda will have no trouble keeping his player, despite his intention to no longer play for Sporting. “If they do not want to pay the fair market value of Viktor, we are very comfortable with that for the next three years”he assured. Mikel Arteta priority to strengthen the attack, Viktor Gyokeres will therefore have to hope that the two clubs quickly find common ground.
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