Viktor Gyokeres is widely expecting his move to Arsenal to go through by next week as the striker is desperate to leave Sporting CP.

According to TBR, Viktor Gyokeres is doing all it takes to get his dream move to Arsenal in the coming days. The Gunners and Sporting CP are in negotiations to finalise a move, but there’s a slight imbalance in their respective valuations, with the striker now widely expecting to seal the move by next week.

The Viktor Gyokeres saga continued to provide regular updates and drama surrounding his exit from Sporting CP. The striker is desperately keen to make a big move from the Portuguese side and take the next big step in his career, although his public rift with the Portuguese club and its president could potentially complicate the matter even more.

Gyokeres had planned to go on strike and refuse to train with the club, but the Swede has since decided against joining pre-season training with the club. Despite an extension provided by Sporting CP, the striker has not returned so far.

Fabrizio Romano’s post on X ran some comments from Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas, which signalled consequences if Gyokeres continued his strike. The striker emerged as Arsenal’s preferred choice for the No.9 position since last weekend, and they have been hopeful of sealing a move since.

As things stand, the two clubs remain locked in conversations over an agreement, but so far they have not found common ground on the fee. Sporting CP wants €80 million, as confirmed by Verandas, but Arsenal are not willing to pay as much. The difference based on media reports seems minor, as the Gunners are hopeful of sealing a move in the next weeks.

Viktor Gyokeres keen to join Arsenal

Gyokeres is doing all it takes to get his move to Arsenal, with the ongoing strike one of the things he’s doing to force a move through. The striker is still away from Portugal, and as soon as a move finalises, he will fly down to link up with Arsenal. The 27-year-old has prioritised a move to the north Londoners, as Manchester United were ready to pay big, but the striker chose against considering them or anyone else.

As for the move to Arsenal, it feels like a matter of time, although Gyokeres’ ongoing strike could further threaten to derail the prospects. For now, the main reporting surrounding this saga has pointed towards the 27-year-old signing for Arsenal, with the north Londoners certainly hoping that is the case.