Viktor Gyokeres is strongly tipped to leave Sporting Lisbon, with Arsenal and Manchester United both in the race to sign the 54-keys in the summer transfer window
Arsenal and Manchester United Transfer Target Viktor Gyokeres has hinted that he could stimulate the many clubs that chase his signature and stay in Sporting Lisbon instead. Gyokeres, 27, is strongly connected to a move to England, where he previously played for Coventry City from Brighton and Championship.
But the much -needed Swedish striker, who scored a sensational 54 goals this season in 52 games, has not made a decision to leave the Portuguese capital, let alone his next step. Mirror Football understands that sport would be willing to sell gyokeres for £ 60 million, with both Arsenal and United looking for Striker in the summer transfer window.
That is, despite the fact that his release clause is £ 84 million, who had reached interest from all over Europe after shooting sport to the double in 2025. But the 27-year-old loves life in Lisbon, where he feels 'at home'.
“In Swedish culture, people work hard during the week and if they want to do something, they do it at the weekend,” Gyokees revealed to Vogue Scandinavia via Portuguese outlet a bola.
“Here people also get the best out of the weekdays. They come with friends on Monday or another day of the week, food and a glass of wine.
“In Sweden that is rare. That is the big difference. Lisbon is one of the best cities in Europe … I feel at home.”
His family also enjoys the city. Uncle Chris said after Sporting Benfica defeated the Taca de Portugal: “I am super happy, this is great. We were here last year, it is the same spirit, the same people, the same atmosphere. Absolutely fantastic! Beyond Words!”
Asked if their family felt a connection with Lisbon, Chris replied: “Yes, a lot … Yesterday during dinner we decided that he should stay.” He answered about whether the Sweden International will indeed remain, “Yes, we think so.”
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The comments of his uncle were later made to Gyokees, who confirmed: “They really love Portugal; I think they want to be here and enjoy the city, the good weather and all atmosphere.”
Sporting vice-president Francisco Salgado Zenha recently said that they have not received any formal offers for Gyokees, who has just withdrawn from the international duty due to injuries. “He has three years on his contract,” Zenha told reporters.
“At the moment there are no offers, he has three years on his contract. I think the answer was given. [Sporting’s transfer plans] Will be no different than last year. We want to keep the best players and keep talent.