London Transfer War: Arsenal & Chelsea Set for €70m Gyökeres Showdown

April 19, 2025

ARSENAL & CHELSEA SET FOR SUMMER TRANSFER BATTLE OVER VIKTOR GYOKERES – SPORTING CP STAR AVAILABLE FOR €70M

LONDON SHOWDOWN FOR GYOKERES?! 🔥

Arsenal and Chelsea are set to go head-to-head in the race to sign Sporting CP goal machine Viktor Gyökeres, after learning of a €70 million "summer promise" that could trigger a move.

🎯 Why Gyökeres?

Position: Striker

Age: 25

Stats this season: 36 goals + 14 assists across all competitions (🔥)

Playing Style: Powerful, clinical, relentless pressing – tailor-made for the Premier League

Contract: Release clause of €100m, but Sporting have reportedly agreed to entertain offers around €70m if received early

⚔️ Arsenal’s Interest

Mikel Arteta wants a reliable No.9 to support or replace Gabriel Jesus

Gyökeres fits the Gunners' high-intensity pressing and quick transitions

Seen as a long-term solution to their goal-scoring inconsistency

💸 Chelsea’s Position

Mauricio Pochettino looking for a consistent frontman with Premier League experience (ex-Coventry City)

Could offload players to raise funds

Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson still adapting – Gyökeres offers proven firepower

🔥 The Summer Promise

Sporting reportedly made a verbal agreement with Gyökeres and his agent that if a €70m bid arrives this summer, they won’t stand in his way – opening the door for an explosive bidding war.