Arsenal Maintains Composure In Gyökeres Saga Despite Manchester United Pressure

‎Arsenal remain focused as the Viktor Gyokeres transfer nears completion, despite Sporting Lisbon’s efforts to create late drama by offering Manchester United a chance to enter the running.

‎The Swedish striker has been at the centre of a long-running transfer saga, but Arsenal sources have remained calm and consistent in their message that the deal is nearly done.

‎The recent buzz about Manchester United’s sudden involvement has raised eyebrows, but it primarily highlights Sporting Lisbon’s strategic approach rather than a genuine threat to Arsenal. Sporting is holding out for the best possible value.

‎They’ve encouraged late interest to potentially drive up the price or improve their payment terms.

‎United have indeed been approached with a final opportunity to enter the race, but the reality is less dramatic than it may appear.

‎While Ruben Amorim has continued admiration for Gyokeres, United have not viewed the 27-year-old as a top priority since Arsenal began to push hard for a deal in June.

‎They lack the financial strength to move quickly, as Sporting would likely demand. Arsenal has been carefully working through Gyokeres’ release clause and payment structure to ensure clarity upfront.

‎That clarity has come with caution. Arsenal is known to be meticulous about how payments are structured, especially under the financial parameters they are operating within.

‎Delays in finalising Gyokeres’ move are not down to any lack of agreement between the player and club but are tied to minor but important payment details.

‎Sporting continues to negotiate firmly, and it is understood that Arsenal has been resisting in areas where compromise is feasible. The most important factor is the player himself, as Gyokeres has assured Arsenal of his desire to join Mikel Arteta.

‎His absence from Arsenal’s pre-season tour of Asia is disappointing, as arrangements were already in place for him to begin integrating into the club’s playing style.

‎Arteta wanted his new No.9 in place as they landed in Singapore this week, but even without him, there is no panic. Sources insist the deal is in the final stages and see it as a positive sign that Gyokeres remains unwavering in his commitment to join them.

‎Arsenal’s opener of the season is against Manchester United, and internally, there is a quiet confidence that Gyokeres will be donning Arsenal colors for the match at Old Trafford.