Arsenal Transfer for Viktor Gyokeres on the Verge of Collapse
Reports from Portugal suggest that Arsenal's transfer deal for Viktor Gyokeres is close to falling apart due to a valuation gap with Sporting CP. Despite agreeing on personal terms, formal talks have stalled, and Sporting's asking price of €70m+€10m remains a major hurdle. Arsenal may walk away from the deal as Sporting refuses to lower their demands.
A stunning report from Portugal claims the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal is facing ‘imminent collapse’ and the reasons why have been detailed.
Arsenal agreed personal terms with Gyokeres on Sunday, with a five-year contract ready to be signed if a club-to-club agreement with Sporting CP can be struck.
What’s more, reporter Ben Jacobs revealed on Wednesday that Arsenal haven’t actually held formal talks with Sporting since Sunday.
Jacobs also shed light on the valuation gap which is the biggest issue preventing a deal from being done.
But according to a fresh update from Portuguese outlet A Bola, Arsenal are prepared to walk away from the deal after Sporting refused to lower their demands.
The outlet stated: ‘Three days without a word. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and still no sign of Arsenal reaching out to Sporting to resume their pursuit of Gyokeres.
A Bola then touched on the figures involved and echoed Jacobs’ claim that €70m plus €10m is the asking price Sporting will not come down from.
If Arsenal do pull the plug on Gyokeres, one viable alternative who is no longer available is Mateo Retegui.
With Retegui off the table, Arsenal may yet return for Benjamin Sesko if A Bola’s strong claims on the Gyokeres deal come true.
According to the source: TEAMtalk.
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