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Arsenal have reportedly indicated that a €55 million plus €10 million offer would be the range they are willing to propose for Viktor Gyokeres.
According to A Bola via Sport Witness, Arsenal are unwilling to go beyond the €55 million plus €10 million offer they indicated recently for Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners remain interested in the striker, as they have seemingly made the above proposal a take-it-or-leave-it bid for the Portuguese side to consider.
Arsenal are waiting on Sporting CP to make up their mind about the future of Viktor Gyokeres. Over the past week, the saga has devolved into an angry war between the Portuguese club and the striker’s camp, following claims that the club went against their promise of selling the Swede at a certain price range.
Sporting CP tried to hold talks with Gyokeres to resolve the issue, but the striker’s camp have repeatedly rejected the idea of the said meeting. There was a reported bid from Arsenal worth €55 million plus €10 million in add-ons, which was not made official.
Another story states that should Sporting CP receive a €60 million fixed offer for the striker and reject it, the club might have to pay his agent a certain percentage of that amount as a commission. Hence, the Portuguese champions are probably treading on thin ice when it comes to making anything official at the moment.
Arsenal are already looking for alternatives and could pursue other targets should Sporting stick with their stance of an €80 million fee. The Gunners are hoping to close the deal for less, as they have other names like Benjamin Sesko, for whom they are parallelly conducting talks.
Arsenal make take-it-or-leave-it offer
As the saga rumbles on, Arsenal were encouraged recently after it was revealed that Gyokeres would not prefer a switch to Manchester United. The Gunners believe that their previous offer of €55 million plus €10 million is reasonable enough as well as meets with earlier claims from the player’s side that Sporting could accept a €65 million all-inclusive offer for the 27-year-old goal machine.
Some reports stated the Gunners could return with an improved offer, but that may not be the case, as the report claims this €55 million plus €10 million is a take-it-leave-it bid. Hence, the ball might be in Sporting CP’s court at the moment, as they will have to make a firm decision on Arsenal’s said proposal or risk losing further value on their 27-year-old goal machine.
Arsenal’s pursuit of **Viktor Gyökeres** has reached a critical juncture, with the club reportedly making a **take-it-or-leave-it offer of €55 million plus €10 million in add-ons** — and signaling **they will not increase** that bid. Here’s a breakdown of the situation as it currently stands:
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### 🔴 Arsenal’s Final Position:
* **Offer**: €55M fixed + €10M in bonuses (total: €65M)
* **Stance**: Arsenal view this as a **final offer**.
* **Reasoning**:
* The offer **aligns with what Gyökeres’ camp reportedly believed Sporting would accept**.
* Arsenal do **not want to be drawn into a drawn-out bidding war**, especially with other forward targets like **Benjamin Šeško** already on their radar.
* They are wary of **Sporting’s €80M valuation**, which is far above their limit.
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### 🟢 Gyökeres’ Side:
* **Reportedly unhappy** with Sporting CP, feeling the club reneged on a promise to sell at a lower figure.
* The player’s camp is **refusing further talks with the club**, frustrated by Sporting’s reluctance to negotiate.
* Gyökeres is **open to a move to Arsenal** and **not interested in joining Manchester United**, giving Arsenal a strategic advantage.
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### 🟡 Sporting CP’s Dilemma:
* Sporting face a **financial and legal headache**:
* If they **reject a €60M+ fixed offer**, they may **owe Gyökeres’ agent a percentage** of that fee in commission, according to A Bola.
* While they continue to publicly hold out for **€80 million**, they risk:
* Losing the player’s goodwill.
* Drawing unwanted media and agent pressure.
* Potentially seeing his value **drop later in the window** or due to injury risk.
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### ⚖️ Summary of Factors at Play:
| Factor | Arsenal | Sporting CP |
| ———————- | ———————————– | —————————– |
| Final Offer | €55M + €10M | Expecting €80M |
| Negotiation stance | Take-it-or-leave-it | Holding firm publicly |
| Player’s will | Wants Arsenal | Frustrated with Sporting |
| Other interested clubs | Man Utd (but ruled out by Gyökeres) | None serious at this point |
| Risk | Missing out and pivoting | Losing value or agent trouble |
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### 🧠 Arsenal’s Backup Plan:
Arsenal are **already exploring alternatives**, including:
* **Benjamin Šeško** – though he has renewed with RB Leipzig.
* Other versatile attackers depending on Kai Havertz’s long-term role.
* Mikel Arteta may not want to delay long, especially if Sporting refuse to respond.
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### 🔮 What’s Next?
* If **Sporting accept**, the deal can move quickly — personal terms with Gyökeres are not expected to be a hurdle.
* If **Sporting reject**, Arsenal may pivot to alternatives, and tensions between Gyökeres and the club could escalate.
* This **“take-it-or-leave-it” bid may be a bluff**, but given Arsenal’s disciplined summer under Edu and Arteta, **they are likely to walk away** rather than overpay.
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