Arsenal is close to completing a blockbuster -deal for Sweden and sporty CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, where former Premier League manager Jose Mourinho offers his opinion on the transfer
Jose Mourinho has praised Viktor Gyokees prior to his upcoming switch to Arsenal. The Gunners are about to land the Superstar Swede while approaching a £ 63.5 million agreement with Sporting CP.
It is clear that £ 55 million of that reimbursement will be paid in advance, with another £ 8.5 million agreed in add-ons. While Arsenal Chiefs worked to seal the move, Sporting reportedly continued to receive questions from other interested parties.
Manchester United belonged to the clubs that showed interest, just like parties in the Saudi Pro League. However, Gyokees had one clear preference: sign for Arsenal.
Once everything has been completed, Gyokeres will complete a medical assessment before joining the first team team, which are currently in Singapore on the first stage of their pre-season tour through Asia. The 27-year-old, who scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting, is one of the most sought after attackers in the world, and it seems that Arsenal has won the race of this signature.
In an interview with Portuguese Outlet A Bola this week, Mourinho was asked for his opinion about the approaching relocation of gyokers to the Emirates Stadium. The former Chelsea and Tottenham manager have set aside club rivalry to praise the Arsenal-bound goal scorer and called him “a great player”.
However, he also suggested that Gyokees may find things a bit harder in the Premier League than in Portugal's Primeira Liga, especially because Arsenal will not necessarily build their team around him like Sporting did.
“Sports had a way of playing that was very based on him or was adapted to him,” Mourinho added. “I don't know what [former Sporting boss] Ruben Amorim's first thinking was. But he is a player with a great potential, and it is clear that he will play against stronger teams and better players in England. “
The special, which now led Turkish giant Fenerbahce, took the opportunity to design rumors that link his team with gyokeres, and confirmed that such a signing was never on the maps.
“Unfortunately, of the 3,400 lies that have already been told about the market, it is a lie that he unfortunately goes to Fenerbahce,” he said. “So many lies, so much interest, so many people who work for business people, for clubs, it is a war that is not mine.”
After five trophy -free years and a third consecutive second place in the Premier League, Arsenal makes a considerable push in the transfer market to finally turn their fortunes.
As soon as Gyokeres has completed his move, the summer spending of the club will rise beyond £ 180 million – and it is expected that £ 200 million will approach as soon as the signing of defender Crishian Mosquera, who has flown to Asia to join the team, is officially confirmed.
Arsenal has been strengthened in both quality and depth. Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard have been brought in to strengthen midfield, while Noni Madueke adds another option to the wings. Kepa Arrizabalaga has also arrived to offer backup for the first-choice goalkeeper David Raya.
Norgaard made his Arsenal debut on Wednesday in the preseason of the club against AC Milan, in line in line in midfield next to Declan Rice and Ethan Nwaneri. Zubimendi and Arrizabalaga were mentioned among the substitutes.
Madueke, meanwhile, did not travel to Asia, after he had received peace after his involvement with Chelsea at the Club World Cup. He is expected to sail to De Ploeg when they return to the UK next month.
After their collision with Milan, Arsenal will go on Newcastle on July 27 on July 31 on July 31 before she returns to London. They will then organize Villarreal in the Emirates on 6 August and close their preparations for the season with a match against Athletic Club at the same location three days later.