Arsenal’s hunt for a top-tier striker has finally concluded with the imminent arrival of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The deal, which could reach a staggering £63.5 million, represents one of Arsenal's biggest investments in recent years as Mikel Arteta strengthens his frontline for the 2025/26 season.

A Portuguese coach is not happy with the way in which Viktor Gyokeres has left Sporting CP for a move to Arsenal

Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres after months of speculation.

Almeria's Luis Suarez is in Lisbon for his medical checks and is set to replace Viktor Gyokeres as his move to Sporting CP is nearing completion.

Arsenal’s quest to sign Gyökeres has veered on the fringes of farcical in recent weeks. Negotiations with Sporting CP have seemingly been conducted in the public eye, with each twist and turn rapidly leaked to the press in between explosive outbursts from the Portuguese champions’ president, Frederico Varandas.

Viktor Gyokeres is set to join Arsenal; the Swedish forward scored 39 league goals last season - more than any other player in Europes top eight leagues - but are goals in the Portuguese top-flight a fair judge of quality?

Pep Guardiola has already given a damning verdict on Arsenal's new signing Viktor Gyokeres and it speaks volumes about what fans should expect. Gyokeres is due to arrive in London on Friday to complete a £63.8m move from Sporting CP, ending Arsenal's long wait for a proper striker.

Viktor Gyokeres will be Berta’s biggest signing at Arsenal, having agreed a £62.4 million (initial £54.8m + £8.6m in add-ons) deal with Sporting CP. Negotiations between the two clubs dragged on for a long time, and there were fears that the deal could collapse because Sporting kept making this difficult.