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Scottish Sun
23 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Viktor Gyokeres ‘agrees to pay millions towards his own transfer fee' to help Arsenal reach Sporting's £69m asking price
Sporting's president has stood firm on his hefty asking price for Gyokeres VIK POCKET Viktor Gyokeres 'agrees to pay millions towards his own transfer fee' to help Arsenal reach Sporting's £69m asking price Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) VIKTOR GYOKERES has reportedly agreed to give up over £1.7MILLION in wages in order to push through a move to Arsenal. Arsenal are understood to be in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres, 27, as they finally look to put an end to their search for a new striker. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly agreed to waive £1.7m in wages to help Arsenal boost their offer to Sporting Lisbon Credit: Getty 5 Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are in advanced negotiations with Sporting over a deal to sign the striker Credit: Getty The Gunners had been weighing up a move for either Gyokeres or RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, and it now appears they are pushing hard to bring Gyokeres to North London. Reports suggest that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms over a five-year deal with Gyokeres, but they are now trying to negotiate a fee with Sporting. Sporting president Frederico Varandas has played out a public battle with Gyokeres so far this summer, claiming the club will not succumb to 'blackmail and insults' to let him leave. While Gyokeres is thought to be hurt and angered by the situation after believing that Sporting have gone back on their gentlemen's agreement to let him leave for a fair fee. READ MORE ON ARSENAL ZUBI DOO Martin Zubimendi is chess prodigy who symbolises Arsenal's new transfer policy Sporting are after £69m for the Swede, but with Gyokeres so desperate for the move, he has opted to waive a hefty chunk of his proposed Arsenal salary to help the Gunners improve their bid to the Portuguese champions, according to Fabrizio Romano and Record. It's said that Arsenal are willing to table a bid worth £56m with a potential £13m in add-ons. Varandas has already made a public declaration refusing to drop his asking price for Sporting. He told O Jogo: "The player knows, the agent knows, and I can guarantee, with absolute certainty, that Viktor will not leave for €60million plus €10million in add-ons. 5 Sporting president Frederico Varandas has been firm in his stance on Gyokeres' price tag Credit: Alamy CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "It's not about trying to gain something, it's that he simply will not leave for that – absolutely will not." Citing the big money that is already being bounded around for other stars this summer, Varandas continued: "We have been watching the market and I saw [Martin] Zubimendi, who is six months younger than Viktor, leave for €65million. Arsenal unveil Martin Zubimendi after he completes £51million transfer from Real Sociedad "I saw Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, both forwards but who, in my opinion, do not have Viktor's market value or quality, being negotiated for around €75million." Gyokeres is reportedly desperate to force through the move with Arsenal. Sporting have given Gyokeres extra time away from pre-season training to complete a deal, telling him he does not have to report for training until Friday. However, SunSport understand that the forward is insisting he will not appear anyway because he is so angry over the saga. Gyokeres scored an astounding 54 goals in 52 games across all competitions last season. Arsenal yesterday announced the arrival of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal worth around £55m, becoming their second summer arrival after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Mikel Arteta and Co are also expected to complete the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford in the coming days. While rumours around moves for the likes of Real Madrid star Rodrygo, Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and Crystal Palace ace Eberechi Eze continue to swirl. 5 5 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Sun
23 minutes ago
- The Sun
Viktor Gyokeres ‘agrees to pay millions towards his own transfer fee' to help Arsenal reach Sporting's £69m asking price
VIKTOR GYOKERES has reportedly agreed to give up over £1.7MILLION in wages in order to push through a move to Arsenal. Arsenal are understood to be in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres, 27, as they finally look to put an end to their search for a new striker. 4 4 The Gunners had been weighing up a move for either Gyokeres or RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, and it now appears they are pushing hard to bring Gyokeres to North London. Reports suggest that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms over a five-year deal with Gyokeres, but they are now trying to negotiate a fee with Sporting. Sporting president Frederico Varandas has played out a public battle with Gyokeres so far this summer, claiming the club will not succumb to 'blackmail and insults' to let him leave. While Gyokeres is thought to be hurt and angered by the situation after believing that Sporting have gone back on their gentlemen's agreement to let him leave for a fair fee. Sporting are after £69m for the Swede, but with Gyokeres so desperate for the move, he has opted to waive a hefty chunk of his proposed Arsenal salary to help the Gunners improve their bid to the Portuguese champions, according to Fabrizio Romano and Record. It's said that Arsenal are willing to table a bid worth £56m with a potential £13m in add-ons. Varandas has already made a public declaration refusing to drop his asking price for Sporting. He told O Jogo: "The player knows, the agent knows, and I can guarantee, with absolute certainty, that Viktor will not leave for €60million plus €10million in add-ons. 4 "It's not about trying to gain something, it's that he simply will not leave for that – absolutely will not." Citing the big money that is already being bounded around for other stars this summer, Varandas continued: "We have been watching the market and I saw [Martin] Zubimendi, who is six months younger than Viktor, leave for €65million. "I saw Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, both forwards but who, in my opinion, do not have Viktor's market value or quality, being negotiated for around €75million." Gyokeres is reportedly desperate to force through the move with Arsenal. Sporting have given Gyokeres extra time away from pre-season training to complete a deal, telling him he does not have to report for training until Friday. However, SunSport understand that the forward is insisting he will not appear anyway because he is so angry over the saga. Gyokeres scored an astounding 54 goals in 52 games across all competitions last season. Arsenal yesterday announced the arrival of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in a deal worth around £55m, becoming their second summer arrival after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Mikel Arteta and Co are also expected to complete the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford in the coming days. While rumours around moves for the likes of Real Madrid star Rodrygo, Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and Crystal Palace ace Eberechi Eze continue to swirl.
South Wales Guardian
2 hours ago
- South Wales Guardian
Monday's briefing: Arsenal sign Zubimendi but no Vardy party at Rangers yet
Arsenal have signed midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. The Spain international, 26, moves to the Emirates Stadium on a long-term deal after the Gunners reportedly triggered his £51million release clause. Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi had previously been a target for Liverpool and was also linked with Real Madrid. Zubimendi told the club website: 'This is a huge moment in my career. It's the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are. 'I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come.' Forward Lauren Hemp insists England know what is at stake when they play the Netherlands on Wednesday as they bid to keep their European title defence alive. The Lionesses' backs are against the wall after suffering an tournament-opening 2-1 defeat to France to set up what is already being billed as a 'must-win' meeting with 2017 champions the Netherlands. 'This team, a lot of the time, we thrive under pressure,' said Manchester City forward Hemp. 'Obviously it's one of those situations. Every game we go into, we want to win. 'From how we acted in the last 10 minutes (against France), we know what's at stake, and obviously we want to get as far as we can. 'We are reigning champions. It is important to remember that and gain confidence from that.' Russell Martin refused to be drawn on reports linking Rangers with a move for former England and Leicester striker Jamie Vardy. The 38-year-old forward, who has seen a move to Genoa fall through, has now been heavily touted for a switch to Ibrox after leaving the Foxes at the end of last season. Recently appointed Rangers boss Martin remained coy but refused to dismiss the prospect, when asked after his side's 2-2 pre-season friendly draw at home to Club Brugge on Sunday if Vardy was a target. 'I think I've been asked about so many players,' he said. 'Some miles away, some on the money. So basically, I'm not going to give you an answer on that. 'But I guess you'll find out who's real and who's not in the next few weeks.' R̶e̶c̶u̶p̶e̶r̶a̶c̶i̶ó̶n̶.̶̶T̶r̶a̶b̶a̶j̶o̶ ̶e̶n̶ ̶L̶a̶u̶s̶a̶n̶n̶e̶.̶𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 ✅ 🔜 Jornada 2 (Fase de grupos).#WEURO2025 | #JugarLucharYGanar — Selección Española Femenina de Fútbol (@SEFutbolFem) July 6, 2025 In the women's Euros, Spain continue their Group B campaign against Belgium, while Portugal take on Italy.
