Viktor Gyökeres set to join Arsenal in €63.5m plus bonuses move

Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres , pending finalization of medical and paperwork. The Premier League side will pay an upfront fee of €63.5 million , with €10 million in performance‑based add‑ons. Reports confirm Gyökeres’s agent has waived his commission , smoothing the path to signing. Transfer fee, €63.5m upfront, plus up to €10m in add-ons based on easily attainable targets such as game appearances and Champions League qualification .

Agent agreement, Waiving the usual 10 % fee allowed Sporting to receive full value while Arsenal kept costs manageable .

Player’s stance: Gyökeres insisted he “only wanted Arsenal ”, rejecting interest from Manchester United, Saudi clubs, and others. This move addresses Arsenal’s urgent need for a proven striker, heightened by injuries to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus. Sporting’s president , Frederico Varandas, previously threatened disciplinary action when Gyökeres skipped a pre-season ,underscoring the player’s resolve to join Arsenal. Gyökeres is expected to undergo his medical in London later this week before finalizing a five -year contract at the Emirates.

Arsenal hope to announce the signing before theier Asia tour , with Gyökeres joining manager Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of the new season.Arsenal’s strategic acquisition of Gyökeres represents a major statement of intent. By negotiating performance‑based add‑ons and securing the player’s wholehearted commitment, they’ve landed a top-tier striker without overpaying. Gyökeres’s arrival completes the Gunners’ forward line and could tip the balance as they chase both Premier League and Champions League ambitions.