Arsenal moves closer to landing Swedish goal machine Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners have nearly wrapped up talks for the 27-year-old striker. CNN Portugal reports the clubs have shaken hands on an 80 million euro package. Arsenal will fork over 65 million euros upfront for the talented forward. Extra payments could reach another 15 million euros based on different targets.
The bonus money depends on several factors that could boost the final price. Arsenal pays 5 million euros based on how many games Gyökeres plays for them. Other bonuses kick in if he wins the Ballon d'Or award someday. The team also pays extra cash if they capture the Champions League trophy. These add-ons make the deal more attractive for Sporting Lisbon.
Arsenal sent officials to Lisbon last Friday to hammer out the final details. The meeting broke through previous roadblocks that had stalled negotiations between both clubs. Sunday marks the target date for completing all remaining paperwork between the sides. The official announcement might come later though after everything gets signed. Reporter Ben Jacobs confirms Gyökeres has agreed to personal terms with Arsenal.
The Swedish striker will pen a five-year contract with his new English club. He has already decided to skip Sporting Lisbon's upcoming training camp. Gyökeres wants to focus on preparing for his fresh start at Arsenal. The move represents a major coup for the London-based team. Sporting Lisbon loses one of their most dangerous attacking weapons.
The bonus money depends on several factors that could boost the final price. Arsenal pays 5 million euros based on how many games Gyökeres plays for them. Other bonuses kick in if he wins the Ballon d'Or award someday. The team also pays extra cash if they capture the Champions League trophy. These add-ons make the deal more attractive for Sporting Lisbon.
Arsenal sent officials to Lisbon last Friday to hammer out the final details. The meeting broke through previous roadblocks that had stalled negotiations between both clubs. Sunday marks the target date for completing all remaining paperwork between the sides. The official announcement might come later though after everything gets signed. Reporter Ben Jacobs confirms Gyökeres has agreed to personal terms with Arsenal.
The Swedish striker will pen a five-year contract with his new English club. He has already decided to skip Sporting Lisbon's upcoming training camp. Gyökeres wants to focus on preparing for his fresh start at Arsenal. The move represents a major coup for the London-based team. Sporting Lisbon loses one of their most dangerous attacking weapons.
