Arsenal are currently the frontrunners for the signing of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, but the Gunners face serious competition from London rivals Chelsea. The Swedish striker is coming out of an incredible season in Portugal, where he has netted 47 times in 46 appearances.
According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the 26-year-old might be moving to Arsenal. They are now working behind the scenes to secure Gyokeres’s signature in North London. The new sporting director, Andrea Berta, is said to have a long-held interest in him and is now leading efforts to bring him to the Emirates.
A hat trick against Moreirense has further fueled their interest at Arsenal, with Sporting now ready to take offers around €70 million (£60m) for the striker. Being assured of Champions League qualification and the long-term project under Mikel Arteta are potentially major factors in deciding the outcome for Gyokeres.
With the summer transfer window right around the corner, Gyokeres should soon be making a final decision. Arsenal stand in a clear lead at the moment. However, the Blues could hijack their deal. Chelsea are looking at the Swedish striker as a potential replacement for Nicolas Jackson at Stamford Bridge. Moving forward, Enzo Maresca’s side are keeping a keen eye on developments.
Chelsea Target Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-Jae as Defender Eyes Summer Move
Chelsea have now held discussions with the agent of Bayern Munich centre-back Kim Min-jae as the South Korean contemplates a potential exit from Germany. After just two years at the Allianz Arena, Kim is reportedly open to a summer transfer, with the Premier League high on his list of preferred destinations.
This 28-year-old joined Bayern from Napoli in 2023 after helping the Italian side win the Serie A title. Expectations were very high, but injuries took a toll on the defender’s body.
Even though Kim started regularly, his performance started to decline, and now Bayern are prepared to listen to offers around €50 million. Chelsea and Newcastle have discussed his representatives, while Juventus are also closely following the situation.
