TAKE YOUR VIK ‘Do you like London?’ – Viktor Gyokeres gives swift three-word response when asked about Arsenal transfer links

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‘Do you like London?’ – Viktor Gyokeres gives swift three-word response when asked about Arsenal transfer links

Gyokeres was also asked about a gentleman’s agreement regarding his Sporting exit

By Joshua Hall, Sports Reporter

Published: 14:00, 19 Apr 2025 | Updated: 15:55, 19 Apr 2025

 

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VIKTOR GYOKERES brushed off a cheeky inquiry about a possible summer transfer to Arsenal, amid mounting speculation regarding his future.

 

The Sporting Lisbon forward has been associated with a potential move to the Gunners, alongside numerous elite clubs, due to his impressive performance in Portugal.

 

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**Image: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP celebrating a goal**

**Image: Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta celebrating**

 

At 26, Gyokeres is seen as one of the globe’s most sought-after forwards, having already netted 47 times in 46 games in all competitions this campaign.

 

The Swedish striker is believed to be high on Arsenal’s shortlist of striker targets for the upcoming window.

 

When quizzed by Portuguese press about a possible Emirates move, Gyokeres gave little away.

 

When asked if he liked London, he replied: **”I like Lisbon.”**

 

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Gyokeres reportedly has an £85m release clause in his Sporting contract, though *The Sun* previously reported that he has a gentleman’s agreement allowing an exit this summer for closer to £63m.

 

When questioned on that clause, he stated: **”I can’t say anything about that.”**

 

He also dodged a question on potentially leaving this summer.

 

**”No one can predict what will happen, we enjoy the moment,”** he said.

 

**Image: Gyokeres smiling in post-match interview**

**Image: Gyokeres said ‘I like Lisbon’ when asked if he likes London**

 

Gyokeres carried on his remarkable goal run on Friday night, scoring his fifth hat-trick of the season in a 3-1 victory over Moreirense — taking his league tally to 34 in 29 matches.

 

Arsenal aren’t the only team eyeing him this off-season.

 

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Manchester United are reportedly interested in the forward too, with manager Ruben Amorim having worked with him previously at Sporting.

 

Liverpool and Manchester City are also believed to be in the mix.

 

Arsenal are said to be exploring several striker options ahead of next season, with Gyokeres among multiple names on their radar.

 

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is known to be admired by Arteta, along with Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike.

 

Arteta has told new recruitment head Andrea Berta that big spending is necessary to compete on all fronts next season.

 

He said: **”Squad quality and availability — without those, we cannot compete in four competitions.**

**”At this level, especially in this country, it is impossible. The higher the quality, the higher the availability, the more chances you have.**

**”After you have to do it. But the probability goes high. I hope that Andrea has many more ideas, plans, surprises, positive ones.**

**”And his experience, his creativity, his intuition as well to help us make the right calls.”**

 

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