Fabrizio Romano has lifted the lid on “secret” talks that came about between Arsenal and Wearing Lisbon within the closing 24-48 hours over Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sweden global has established himself as one of the crucial prolific centre-forwards in international soccer within the closing couple of years, and he’s now anticipated to make his approach to the Emirates Stadium.
Alfredo Pedulla equipped CaughtOffside along with his unique perception into the Gyokeres to Arsenal deal, with Manchester United additionally seeking to place themselves as contenders for this signing.
And now Romano, talking on his YouTube channel, says that this deal has accelerated after secret conferences within the closing 24-48 hours…
Fabrizio Romano on Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal switch
Discussing Arsenal’s transfer for Gyokeres, Romano stated: “Lately guys, we need to open with a large bomba that can mark this summer time switch window as a result of Victor Gyokeres to Arsenal – that right here we move is anticipated very quickly. Generally is a topic of hours most days however Arsenal are getting truly truly with regards to signing Victor Gyokeres.
“It’s a large one as a result of Arsenal had been in search of a striker for a very long time, however now we’re nearly there on this race to seek out the brand new quantity 9 for Mikel Arteta, and Viktor Gyokeres appears to be like to be the person.
“Why? What took place within the closing 24 48 hours, in secret, in silence in Portugal with direct talks Arsenal had been advancing so much in conversations with Wearing for Victor Gyokeres.
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“What happened in the last 24-48 hours is that Gyokeres told, in a very clear way to Sporting, that he only wants to go to Arsenal, that he’s not going to show up for training next week.
“He’s not going to play for the club anymore. He wants to go to Arsenal. There is an agreement between Viktor Gyokeres’ agents and Arsenal, with the director Andrea Berta. The contract is ready – it’s a long-term deal. The salary is agreed. The world package is okay. Gyokeres accepted every condition offered by Arsenal after conversations.”
Romano added: “He’s pushing to go to Arsenal and now the deal is really close. So what a day for Arsenal.”
Viktor Gyokeres celebrating a purpose for Wearing Lisbon closing season (Photograph via Gualter Fatia/Getty Pictures)Arsenal in any case to find their striker answer
Arsenal didn’t get a unmarried participant into double figures for league targets closing season as they ignored out at the Premier League identify, completing in 2nd position for a 3rd 12 months in a row.
With anyone like Gyokeres coming in and probably including 20-30 targets a season, that would make Mikel Arteta’s facet favourites for the identify subsequent time period.
Arsenal have additionally signed Martin Zubimendi to give a boost to their midfield after the departures of each Jorginho and Thomas Partey, whilst Kepa Arrizabalaga has joined because the membership’s new backup goalkeeper.
