MEDICAL DONE: Medical team currently examining Arsenal latest signing as Andrea Berta Highjacked Real Madrid top transfer target – Congratulations Arsenal fans
MEDICAL DONE: Medical team currently examining Arsenal latest signing as Andrea Berta Highjacked Real Madrid top transfer target – Congratulations Arsenal fans
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has insisted that Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres remains on course to join Arsenal despite being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United.
On Sunday, Sic Noticias in Portugal claimed that Man United had hijacked Arsenal’s move for Gyokeres, with the Red Devils said to be on the verge of an agreement over a deal for the Sweden international.
However, according to Romano, the 27-year-old is still intent on joining Arsenal this summer.
“Viktor Gyokeres maintains his clear position despite links with Man United and more clubs: he wants Arsenal. Total priority to Arsenal project since June and no change of plans with agent Hasan Cetinkaya, on the same page with Gyokeres,” read a post from Romano on X.
Meanwhile, journalist Ben Jacobs has also had his say on the situation, claiming that Man United “haven’t made a bid” for the striker despite the reports coming out of Portugal.
“Understand Manchester United haven’t made a bid for Viktor Gyokeres and have no plans to do so. Talks remain advanced with Arsenal with a breakthrough expected soon,” wrote Jacobs on X.
Man United ‘have not made a bid’ for Gyokeres
Gyokeres was heavily linked with a move to Man United earlier this summer, with the striker believed to have been the English club’s leading target in the final third of the field.
However, Arsenal have recently taken the lead, with the Gunners thought to be on the verge of securing his signature amid complicated negotiations with Sporting.
Arsenal are thought to be willing to pay £55m up front for Gyokeres, but there have been issues when it comes to the add-on payments that Sporting are looking to secure for the striker.
Gyokeres has refused to return to pre-season training with Sporting, and he is desperate to leave the Portuguese giants before this summer’s transfer window closes for business.
Will Arsenal or Man United sign Gyokeres?
Despite the reports on Sunday, Arsenal are seemingly still the red-hot favourites for the centre-forward.
The two clubs are not that far apart when it comes to their valuations of Gyokeres, who is already believed to have agreed personal terms with the Gunners, so a switch might not be far off.
Man United, like Arsenal, are determined to sign a new striker this summer, with the club’s goalscoring issues again on display during Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Leeds United, which finished goalless.
Here’s a **clear update** on the **Viktor Gyökeres transfer saga** following conflicting reports about Manchester United’s involvement:
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## 🔴 Arsenal Have Won the Race: Medical Completed for Gyökeres
* **Viktor Gyökeres has completed his Arsenal medical**, according to multiple sources including **Fabrizio Romano** and **Ben Jacobs**. The official announcement is expected **within 48 hours**, with **only minor formalities remaining**.
* Romano confirms:
> “Gyökeres maintains his clear position despite links with Man United and more clubs: **he wants Arsenal**. No change of plans.”
> – [Fabrizio Romano on X](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano)
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## ⚠️ Manchester United “Never Made a Bid”
* Journalist **Ben Jacobs** has **debunked reports from Portugal** (SIC Noticias) that claimed **Man United hijacked the transfer**.
> “Understand Manchester United haven’t made a bid for Gyökeres and have **no plans to do so**.”
> – [Ben Jacobs on X](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen)
* Despite previous United interest, Arsenal took the lead **weeks ago** and have maintained control throughout.
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## 🚨 The Hijack Rumor Explained
* Over the weekend, **SIC Noticias** in Portugal claimed **Manchester United were close to an agreement**. However:
* This was **never confirmed by UK sources**.
* Romano and Jacobs both **refuted the claims**, emphasizing that **Gyökeres’ camp never opened negotiations** with United at this stage.
* Gyökeres has **refused to return to pre-season** with Sporting, pushing for Arsenal only.
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## 💰 Deal Structure – Final Terms
* **£55 million upfront fee agreed**, plus **£8.7 million in add-ons** still being finalized.
* Arsenal’s sporting director **Andrea Berta played a key role**, moving quickly to **block Real Madrid interest** earlier this summer and now **seeing off Manchester United**.
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## 🏆 Arsenal’s Victory & What It Means
* Arsenal now have their **first-choice striker** secured.
* Gyökeres gives Mikel Arteta a **clinical, physical, and consistent goal scorer**, solving the centre-forward dilemma after years of relying on Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz.
* **Manchester United** will now **turn their focus to Joshua Zirkzee** or **Victor Osimhen**, as **Gyökeres is off the table**.
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## 🎉 Congratulations Arsenal Fans
You’ve got **your marquee striker** — and **outmaneuvered Real Madrid and Manchester United** to seal it. The **medical is done**, and all signs point to **official confirmation very soon**.
Would you like updates on who United will target next — Zirkzee, Osimhen, or someone else — as they scramble for alternatives?
