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Gyökeres close to joining Arsenal — transfer almost complete

Gyökeres close to joining Arsenal — transfer almost complete
The summer transfer window in the European football market is in full swing. Ahead of the new season, clubs are actively strengthening their squads. One of England’s well-known clubs, Arsenal, is aiming to bolster its attacking line, with Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres seen as the main candidate.

The 27-year-old player had a strong season with Portuguese side Sporting. However, recent developments may lead to an unexpected twist in the transfer market. In particular, it became known that Gyökeres was upset by Sporting president Frederico Varandas' recent media statements and has no desire to return to the team. He has officially informed the club management of his dissatisfaction.

According to reports, the Swedish national team forward sees his future in the English Premier League and considers Arsenal to be the best option. The French outlet L’Équipe reports that Arsenal is close to reaching an agreement with Gyökeres’ agent, and now only needs to finalize a deal with Sporting for the transfer to be official.

Gyökeres’ physical readiness, goal-scoring ability, and tactical adaptability have caught the attention of Arsenal’s coaching staff. His achievements in Portugal are noteworthy: last season, he rescued his team multiple times with important goals and played a decisive role in several key matches.

If this transfer goes through, Arsenal is expected to display a more dynamic and dangerous attacking style. The London club has been working on building a more competitive squad in recent years, and adding an experienced goal-scorer like Gyökeres could be a crucial step in that process.

Fans are closely following the situation. How Gyökeres performs in the English league and what he brings to Arsenal are already subjects of major interest in the football world. The official announcement of the deal and the agreement between the clubs is expected soon.
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