Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres has completed his move from Sporting Lisbon, to London team, Arsenal, following a full verbal agreement between all parties involved.
Popular sports blogger, Fabrizio Romano confirmed the deal on Tuesday in his usual fashion, “Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved.”
Romano further disclosed that Sporting have accepted Arsenal’s final bid of €63.5 million with an additional €10 million in add-ons.
The striker’s agent is also reported to have agreed to reduce his commission to facilitate the move.
Gyökeres will put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the North London club.
The 27-year-old forward, who enjoyed an impressive campaign in Portugal, was reportedly determined to make the switch to the Emirates.
“He only wanted Arsenal,” Romano added.
With personal terms agreed and negotiations finalised, the transfer marks another major move in Arsenal’s summer recruitment drive.
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