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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Sporting fear Viktor Gyokeres will go on strike THIS WEEK to force Arsenal transfer after gentleman's agreement ‘broken'
Gunning for it Sporting fear Viktor Gyokeres will go on strike THIS WEEK to force Arsenal transfer after gentleman's agreement 'broken' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPORTING LISBON fear Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres will carry out his threat and go on strike tomorrow. The centre-forward could try to force a move to the Prem by not reporting for the first session of pre-season at the club's Cristiano Ronaldo Academy HQ. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Viktor Gyokeres is threatening to go on strike from Sporting Lisbon Credit: Getty Swede Gyokeres, also wanted by Manchester United and Juventus, favours a switch to the Gunners and claims his club have broken a gentleman's agreement that he could leave for £60million. Sporting know there is massive interest in their star and are demanding at least £68.5m. The Lisbon club's president Frederico Varandas — who has had a public falling out with the former Coventry forward — felt Gyokeres' threat to snub pre-season was just a bluff. Sporting hoped he would return to the Portuguese capital today before meeting up with the squad tomorrow. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL MAD WORLD Chelsea star Noni Madueke, 23, agrees personal terms with Arsenal Gyokeres got extra time off during the summer following his international duty with Sweden last month. But Portuguese sources have told SunSport that Gyokeres, who netted 54 goals in 52 appearances last term, is increasingly unlikely to not turn up. He is angry with the way the situation has been handled, which is great news for Arsenal. Gyokeres has snubbed lucrative offers from Saudi Pro League sides Al-Qadsiah and Al-Hilal — who were prepared to offer him millions — because he would rather play in the Prem. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Varandas said £51.8m in guaranteed payments plus £8.6m in add-ons would not be enough to persuade Sporting to sell their star player. Though a package of just over £60m — with the extra £8.6m tied to achievable targets — might persuade Sporting to do a deal as they will not want to keep an unhappy Gyokeres at the club. Why Mikel Arteta must deliver best team in London a trophy | Arsenal Exposed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta needs a new striker and has targeted both Gyokeres and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko. He wants a new man on the plane when the Gunners fly to Singapore for the start of their pre-season tour on July 19. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates Frankfurt ace Hugo Ekitike and former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez — currently at Atletico Madrid — are also being looked at. Sesko, 22, is due to return to training with Leipzig on Saturday. Bundesliga club Leipzig are yet to receive a bid for the Slovenian but must sell at least one big star to balance the books after failing to qualify for Europe. Arsenal have completed a £51m deal for Spain's Martin Zubimendi, 26, with the midfielder set to sign within 36 hours. 2 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Sporting fear Viktor Gyokeres will go on strike THIS WEEK to force Arsenal transfer after gentleman's agreement ‘broken'
SPORTING LISBON fear Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres will carry out his threat and go on strike tomorrow. The centre-forward could try to force a move to the Prem by not reporting for the first session of pre-season at the club's Advertisement 2 Viktor Gyokeres is threatening to go on strike from Sporting Lisbon Credit: Getty Swede Gyokeres, also wanted by Sporting know there is massive interest in their star and are demanding at least £68.5m. The Lisbon club's president Frederico Varandas — who has had a public falling out with the former Coventry forward — felt Gyokeres' threat to snub pre-season was just a bluff. Sporting hoped he would return to the Portuguese capital today before meeting up with the squad tomorrow. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Gyokeres got extra time off during the summer following his international duty with But Portuguese sources have told SunSport that Gyokeres, who netted 54 goals in 52 appearances last term, is increasingly unlikely to not turn up. He is angry with the way the situation has been handled, which is great news for Gyokeres has snubbed lucrative offers from Saudi Pro League sides Al-Qadsiah and Al-Hilal — who were prepared to offer him millions — because he would rather play in the Prem. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Varandas said £51.8m in guaranteed payments plus £8.6m in add-ons would not be enough to persuade Sporting to sell their star player. Though a package of just over £60m — with the extra £8.6m tied to achievable targets — might persuade Sporting to do a deal as they will not want to keep an unhappy Gyokeres at the club. Why Mikel Arteta must deliver best team in London a trophy | Arsenal Exposed Arsenal boss Advertisement He wants a new man on the plane when the Gunners fly to Singapore for the start of their pre-season tour on July 19. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates Frankfurt ace Hugo Ekitike and former Sesko, 22, is due to return to training with Leipzig on Saturday. Advertisement Bundesliga club Leipzig are yet to receive a bid for the Slovenian but must sell at least one big star to balance the books after failing to qualify for Europe. Arsenal have completed a £51m deal for Spain's Martin Zubimendi, 26, with the midfielder set to sign within 36 hours. 2 Advertisement
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Arsenal aim to complete two signings by NEXT WEEK as summer transfer spree hots up
Palace name their price for Eze HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS Arsenal aim to complete two signings by NEXT WEEK as summer transfer spree hots up ARSENAL hope to sign Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard in time for their pre-season training camp in Spain next week. The Gunners' only summer signing so far saw them activate Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga's £5million release clause to make him back-up for No 1 David Raya. Advertisement 3 Martin Zubimendi is on the verge of being announced as a new Gooner 3 Christian Norgaard is set to join from Brentford too Credit: Getty But Zubimendi's £51m arrival from Real Sociedad is on the verge of being announced. And Brentford man Norgaard will not be far behind after having a medical ahead of a £10m plus add-ons switch. If all goes smoothly, the midfield duo should be on the plane for warm-weather training in Spain ahead of a pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong from July 19. Defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has had his contract mutually terminated due to his poor injury record, despite having a year left on his Emirates deal. Advertisement READ MORE ARSENAL NEWS Arsenal Files Still no Sesko transfer offer as Gunners wait for nervous Leipzig to act The Japanese star, who featured for just SIX minutes last term, is recovering from a long-term knee issue that will keep him out for most of 2025. Meanwhile, Viktor Gyokeres has rejected two more offers with the Sporting CP striker still determined to join Arsenal this summer. The Sweden international remains in a heated stand-off with his club and is desperate to secure a summer transfer away with North London his preferred destination. Juventus were ready to offer the 26-year-old that opportunity next season but he also turned down a move to Turin with the Bianconeri since signing Jonathan David. Advertisement Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates While he has his heart set on Arsenal, the Premier League giants are also exploring a move for RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko – possibly leaving Gyokeres in limbo if Mikel Arteta's side sign for the Slovenia international. Al-Hilal and Al-Qadisiyah have made approaches which have been rejected by the Sporting star. Arsenal Plot Big Double Transfer For Eberechi Eze and Hugo Ekitike! | Transfers Exposed Gyokeres scored 54 goals in 52 appearances to lead Sporting to a domestic double last season but his relationship with the club has turned toxic in recent weeks. Advertisement Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have revealed that Eberechi Eze will not be sold for a price lower than £68m, report The Mirror. That is the value of the winger's release clause and Palace are unwilling to negotiate for less than that fee. Arsenal are favourites to sign Eze this summer but there is also interest from Tottenham too. Gunners have made contact in their bid to sign Chelsea star Noni Madueke. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Arsenal aim to complete two signings by NEXT WEEK as summer transfer spree hots up
ARSENAL hope to sign Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard in time for their pre-season training camp in Spain next week. The Gunners' only summer signing so far saw them activate 3 Martin Zubimendi is on the verge of being announced as a new Gooner 3 Christian Norgaard is set to join from Brentford too Credit: Getty But Zubimendi's £51m arrival from Real Sociedad is on the verge of being announced. And If all goes smoothly, the midfield duo should be on the plane for warm-weather training in Spain ahead of a pre-season tour of Singapore and Hong Kong from July 19. Defender READ MORE ARSENAL NEWS The Japanese star, who featured for just SIX minutes last term, is recovering from a long-term knee issue that will keep him out for most of 2025. Meanwhile, Viktor Gyokeres has rejected two more offers with the Sporting CP striker still determined to join Arsenal this summer . The Sweden international remains in a heated stand-off with his club and is desperate to secure a summer transfer away with North London his preferred destination. next season but he also turned down a move to Turin with the Bianconeri since signing Most read in Football Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates While he has his heart set on Arsenal , the Premier League giants are also exploring a move for Slovenia international. Al-Hilal and Al-Qadisiyah have made approaches which have been rejected by the Sporting star. Arsenal Plot Big Double Transfer For Eberechi Eze and Hugo Ekitike! | Transfers Exposed Gyokeres scored 54 goals in 52 appearances to lead Sporting to a domestic double last season but Meanwhile, That is the value of the winger's release clause and Palace are unwilling to negotiate for less than that fee. Arsenal are favourites to sign Eze this summer but there is also interest from Tottenham too. Gunners have made contact in their 3
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
‘We are so back' – Arsenal fans in meltdown after learning club's transfer plan for Eberechi Eze
CRYSTAL PALACE forward Eberechi Eze has emerged as a key target for Arsenal this transfer window - but the Gunners will not stop at just one addition to their attack. Advertisement 2 Arsenal have expressed an interest in Eberechi Eze Credit: PA 2 Arsenal's interest in Eze is separate to the club's pursuit of a winger and a striker Credit: Getty The Gunners are expected to announce the arrivals of But now they have directed attention towards attacking reinforcements. Meanwhile, Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL It emerged last week that Arsenal chiefs are yet to make contact with Eze has a release clause worth £60million plus add-ons in his contract, but Arsenal would look to negotiate for a slightly lower fee. Advertisement Most read in Football Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates It has also been revealed that interest in Fans of the Gunners have been sent into a frenzy as a result, with one person taking to X to write: "We are so back." Christian Norgaard to Arsenal LATEST | Transfers Exposed Another said: "Imagine if Berta gives actually delivers an AM along with LW & ST." Advertisement A third commented: "This would be an epic signing for Arsenal." While a fourth wrote: "My club is finally acting like the big club it is, now go get Gyokeres, Rodrygo, and Eze." Arsenal kick off their Premier League campaign with a trip to Old Trafford on August 17 to face ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest rumours from the Emirates Advertisement
