DEAL COMPLETED: Arsenal completes the deal to sign top-class striker for world-record fee of £111million- Player set to be given No.9 jersey from Gabriel Jesus – Here we go confirmed by Romano
DEAL COMPLETED: Arsenal completes the deal to sign top-class striker for world-record fee of £111million- Player set to be given No.9 jersey from Gabriel Jesus – Here we go confirmed by Romano
Arsenal have made no secret about their desire to sign a new striker this summer and are looking to close in on a fresh acquisition before jetting off for pre-season mid-July.
Mikel Arteta’s side have been linked with a number of names from across Europe in recent months but it is starting to seem like Sporting Lisbon marksman Viktor Gyokeres has been zeroed in on as the chief target.
Football Transfers has reported that Arsenal now have an agreement in place with the Swedish international over a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners will imminently begin talks with Sporting Lisbon over a club-to-club deal for Gyokeres, who is heavily expected to depart the Portuguese giants during the summer transfer window.
He had a fabulous campaign in 2024/25 with 54 goals and 13 assists in all competitions. Gyokeres was linked with Manchester United as well over the recent past but Arsenal seem to be in a comfortable position to see off interest from their Premier League rivals as a result of playing in the Champions League next season and being better off financially too.
Gyokeres transfer a matter of time
Viktor Gyokeres has made it clear to Sporting Lisbon that he wishes to leave the club and is not expected to report for pre-season in a bid to force his exit.
His entourage has been involved in a public spat with the Portuguese club’s president, who is alleged to not be holding his side of the bargain from a gentleman’s agreement between the two parties.
Reportedly, Gyokeres had a verbal understanding with his club to leave for greener pastures this summer for £60 million, inclusive of add-ons, but Sporting’s president has refuted such claims and is seeking a higher price tag.
With the striker having made up his mind on his future and also agreeing on personal terms with Arsenal, a swoop to London could materialise soon.
The Portuguese giants are under no obligation to sell Gyokeres but given that he does not plan on returning to first-team proceedings in an attempt to push for a departure is strong enough of an indication that his wishes will imminently be granted.
That said, it only remains to be seen what payment structure and final amount Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon agree to.
**There is *no* credible evidence that Arsenal have “completed” a £111 million move for Viktor Gyökeres, nor that Fabrizio Romano has issued a “Here we go.”**
What the reliable outlets are actually reporting:
| Date | Source | Status of the deal | Key details |
| ———– | ——————— | ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- | ———– |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Sky Sports | **Sporting CP say they have received *no* formal offers** for Gyökeres. They will negotiate below the €100 m clause but still expect at least €70‑80 m. ([skysports.com][1]) | |
| 2 Jul 2025 | The Sun / Football365 | Arsenal have **agreed personal terms (five‑year contract)** and are “in advanced talks,” but fee and payment structure still to be settled. ([thesun.co.uk][2], [football365.com][3]) | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | ESPN | Arsenal met Gyökeres’ agent; a *formal* bid is the next step. Man United remain interested. ([espn.com][4]) | |
### Why the viral “£111 m world‑record deal” story doesn’t add up
1. **No ‘Here we go’ from Romano** – his latest public comments only confirm the player wants to leave and talks are ongoing, not that a transfer is sealed.
2. **£111 m is *not* a world record.** Neymar’s 2017 move to PSG (€222 m ≈ £198 m) still stands. Even the Premier League record is Moisés Caicedo to Chelsea at £115 m.
3. **Sporting’s stance** – president Frederico Varandas insists they will sell for less than the €100 m clause but there is *zero* indication they will hold out for (or have accepted) a nine‑figure sterling fee.
4. **No regulatory filings or club statements** – Arsenal normally file a transfer‑of‑registration notice with the Premier League and publish a short announcement before filming unveil videos. None exist.
### What *is* realistic right now
* **Personal terms are agreed**: Gyökeres wants Arsenal and is refusing to report for pre‑season at Sporting.
* **Negotiations on fee**: Arsenal are expected to open at \~€80 m (£68 m) with add‑ons; Sporting are pointing to the Caicedo benchmark.
* **Timeline**: Both sides would like resolution before Arsenal fly to the U.S. tour in mid‑July, but a tug‑of‑war over instalments could drag into August.
### Bottom line
Until Arsenal lodge an approved bid and Sporting accept it, talk of a “completed £111 m deal” and a new No. 9 shirt for Gyökeres is **pure click‑bait**. Keep an eye on Romano’s channels and Arsenal’s official site – those will be the first places a genuine announcement appears.
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[1]: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13382173/viktor-gyokeres-sporting-have-not-recieved-any-offers-for-in-demand-striker-says-club-president-frederico-varandas “Viktor Gyokeres: Sporting have not received any offers for in-demand striker, says club president Frederico Varandas | Transfer Centre News | Sky Sports”[2]: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35653602/arsenal-transfer-update-gyokeres-sesko/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Arsenal ‘close to Viktor Gyokeres transfer with Gunners in advanced talks with Sporting after ruling out Benjamin Sesko'”
[3]: https://www.football365.com/news/arsenal-gyokeres-agrees-five-year-contract-berta-closes-in-second-signing?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Arsenal transfer: Gyokeres contract ‘agreed’ as Gunners ‘touch final …”
[4]: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/45494897/transfer-rumors-news-victor-gyokeres-arsenal-man-united-sporting-cp “Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal meet Gyökeres’ agent, deal close? – ESPN”
