Arsenal are on the verge of completing a major summer signing, as Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres is set to join the club from Sporting CP. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement has been reached between all parties involved. Sporting have accepted Arsenal's latest offer of €63.5 million plus an additional €10 million in performance-based add-ons, bringing the total package to €73.5 million.
Gyokeres, 27, has been a standout performer for Sporting, and his move to North London marks a significant step in his career. The striker is expected to sign a five-year contract with the Gunners, keeping him at the Emirates until 2030. His agent has also agreed to reduce his commission to help push the deal through, further signalling how advanced and committed the negotiations have been.
What stands out most in this saga is Gyokeres’ firm desire to play for Arsenal. As per Romano, the Swedish international only wanted a move to the Gunners, despite reported interest from other top European clubs earlier in the window. His commitment to the project under Mikel Arteta played a key role in the smooth progression of talks between the clubs and his representatives.
With the deal now verbally agreed and nearing completion, Arsenal are expected to officially announce the signing in the coming days, barring any last-minute surprises. Gyokeres is set to bolster Arsenal's attacking options as they aim to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title and go deep in the Champions League in the 2025–26 season.
Football Transfer News: Kepa Arrizabalaga Officially Signs For Arsenal From Chelsea, Aims To Win Titles With Gunners
Arsenal have officially completed the signing of Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea in a deal worth £5 million. The 30-year-old joins the North London club as Mikel Arteta continues to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2025–26 season. Kepa becomes Arsenal’s first senior signing of the summer window, bringing experience and depth to the goalkeeping department.
Upon signing, Kepa expressed optimism about Arsenal’s future and the potential to finally end their long wait for a Premier League title. “We're here to win. I think we have a great team,” he said. “When I talk with Mikel [Arteta] and Inaki [Cana], they show me their desire to win. They showed me this ambition, how much they want to improve, how much they want to grow and I'm really here to help, to push and to win more.”
Kepa is expected to compete with current Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Arteta is believed to value Kepa’s experience in big matches, including European nights, and sees him as a valuable addition both on and off the pitch.
With Arsenal narrowly missing out on the Premier League title in consecutive seasons, the arrival of Kepa signals their continued intent to bolster key areas and push for major honours. Whether as a first-choice or rotational keeper, Kepa’s presence adds quality and competition to the squad.
Arsenal fans will now be watching closely to see how the Spaniard integrates into the team and whether he can contribute to ending their long-standing title drought.
