By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun
For Arsenal fans across the world, happy days are here again as latest reports indicate a full verbal agreement was reached on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 for Swedish striker, Viktor Gyökeres’ move to North London from Sporting Lisbon.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano broke the news, declaring, “Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, here we go!” as all parties finalized the blockbuster move.
Arsenal secured the 27-year-old’s signature with a €63.5 million base fee, plus an additional €10 million in add-ons, after Sporting Lisbon accepted Arsenal’s final offer with Gyökeres’ agent reportedly lowering his commission to ensure the deal went through smoothly.
The big Swede forward is now poised to sign a five-year contract with Arsenal, locking in his future at the Emirates.
Gyökeres, who lit up the Portuguese league with a stellar campaign, had his heart set on Arsenal. “He only wanted Arsenal,” Romano revealed, emphasized the striker’s determination to join Mikel Arteta’s squad.
His impending arrival marks another bold step in Arsenal’s ambitious summer transfer window, as the club aims to build a squad capable of challenging for top honors.
With personal terms sorted and negotiations wrapped up, Gyökeres is ready to bring his goal-scoring flair to the Premier League.
