In order to join Arsenal, Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres has agreed to forfeit €2 million of his salary.
One of the most sought-after players in the summer transfer window of 2025, the striker is rumored to have already agreed to terms of his contract with Arsenal.
In the upcoming days, he will finalize his transfer to the Premier League powerhouses.
Gyokeres wants to leave the Portuguese top flight league and play in higher clubs in Europe and was linked with several top clubs before Arsenal won the race to sign him after he threatened to go on strike following Sporting CP’s refusal to let him go.
Club-to-club negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting are now on over a structure for the transfer fee.
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, quoting Record, reports that the striker accepted to cut his salary in order to join Arsenal.
“Viktor Gyökeres has accepted to give up €2m from his salary in order to facilitate negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting.
“Sporting insist on higher fee compared to Arsenal proposal.
“…And Gyökeres tries his best also giving up money to make it happen,” he said
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