Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer 'agreed'
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TEAMtalk on MSNFabrizio Romano reveals new issue holding up Viktor Gyokeres to ArsenalThe Arsenal's move for Viktor Gyokeres has been revealed and once again it centres on Sporting CP moving the goalposts, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Record says the Gunners have agreed to meet Sporting 's initial demands over an up front fee, but the two clubs are at odds over the Lisbon club's push for bonus paymets. Arsenal are willing to pay €70m as an outright fee, but are balking at Sporting's insistence on a further €10m in variables.
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The news comes just days after the Swede refused to report for pre-season with the Portuguese side. Mikel Arteta has prioritised the 27-year-old as his new No.
Arsenal are working to land Gyokeres and have a five-year deal prepared, subject to the clubs reaching an agreement over a fee.
The Sweden international has a €100m release clause in his contract, though Sporting president Frederico Varandas recently suggested they would allow him to leave for less