Viktor Gyokeres has skipped pre-season training at Sporting Lisbon as he pursues a transfer to Arsenal, expressing a clear desire to leave. He has reportedly sacrificed part of his salary to facilitate his move away from Sporting. Additionally, Gyokeres has communicated to Manchester United that Arsenal is his preferred destination. Arsenal is also looking to strengthen their attack with potential signings of Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze to support Gyokeres in his role as a striker.
Viktor Gyokeres has not turned up for pre-season training with Sporting Lisbon as he looks to push through a transfer to Arsenal. The 27-year-old was not in attendance for the start of pre-season with Sporting today, according to a report from Mais Futebol. This follows Fabrizio Romano reporting on his YouTube channel that Gyokeres was adamant he wanted to leave the Portuguese club for a move to Arsenal.
This now seems like Gyokeres is doing his best to force Sporting into letting him join Arsenal. The former Coventry City man has also apparently given up a part of his salary from Sporting to help pay for his way out of the club, according to Record. Gyokeres' message really couldn't be much clearer: he wants out of Sporting, and it seems Arsenal is his dream destination.
Arsenal fans will hope this means a deal is close to being struck. In another YouTube post, Romano also stated that Gyokeres had informed Manchester United of his preference to joining Arsenal. Arsenal is expected to approach Crystal Palace to formally discuss Eberechi Eze as part of their strategy.
While Gyokeres will be tasked with finishing off chances, it could be that they'll be being supplied to him by Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze. Arsenal's move to sign Madueke from Chelsea is separate from their interest in Crystal Palace.
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