Arsenal secure Gyokeres in €73.5M deal after drawn-out summer pursuit

Key Takeaways:

• Arsenal will pay Sporting €63.5M plus €10M in bonuses for Viktor Gyokeres
• The striker’s agents lowered their commission to help finalise the transfer
• Gyokeres will sign a five-year deal after pushing for the move throughout the summer

Arsenal have finally secured the services of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bringing one of the summer’s longest-running transfer stories to a close. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners will pay an initial €63.5 million for the Swedish international, with a further €10 million tied to performance-related bonuses. The total €73.5 million outlay makes Gyokeres one of the most expensive signings in the club’s history.

🚨❤️🤍 BREAKING: Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved.

Sporting accept last bid from Arsenal for €63.5m plus €10m, agent will reduce his commission.

Gyökeres will sign five year deal at #AFC. He ONLY wanted Arsenal. 🇸🇪 pic.twitter.com/qAmrTn7Eax

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2025

Sporting initially stood firm on the striker’s €100 million release clause but eventually agreed to negotiate after weeks of stalled talks. The breakthrough came after Gyokeres’ representatives agreed to reduce their commission demands, clearing the path for a final agreement between the two clubs. The player himself made it clear throughout the process that his sole desire was to join Arsenal.

The 26-year-old enjoyed a prolific season in Portugal, scoring 43 goals across all competitions and helping Sporting reclaim the Liga Portugal title. His form attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, but Arsenal consistently remained the frontrunners.

Gyokeres is set to sign a five-year contract and becomes Arsenal’s second attacking addition of the window following the €71.1 million arrival of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad. The Gunners also signed winger Noni Madueke for €57.4 million and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for €5.9 million, bringing their total summer outlay to over €140 million.