Coventry City close to transfer win as Arsenal ‘very close’ to deal for Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal are ‘very close’ to securing the signature of Viktor Gyokeres, who, if completed, will give Coventry City a significant cash windfall.

Portuguese outlet leonino.pt report that “the deal is only related to financial details” as Mikel Arteta looks to step up the London club’s bid to lure the 26-year-old away from Sporting Lisbon.

The Sky Blues sold the Sweden international to Sporting for just over £20m (including bonuses that were earned) last summer and have a sell-on clause, meaning the Championship club will receive a percentage, understood to be of 10 percent, from the profit. on any future sale. It was previously claimed that Gyokeres has an £86m release clause.

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The report says: “If this transfer to Arsenal goes through, Gyokeres will have the opportunity to show all his talent in the most competitive league in the world. Sporting, for its part, is preparing to make the biggest sale in its history.

“Remember that in the 2023/24 season, Gyokeres played 50 matches for Sporting, scoring 43 goals and providing 14 assists. Along with direct qualification for the Champions League by winning the championship, this record sale will give the green and white SAD even more room to strengthen the squad and fight for a second championship next season.”

Any significant cash injection for Coventry would be an exciting development for Mark Robins, who is looking to strengthen his own squad this summer.

The report adds: “The Swedish forward was a key player in Rúben Amorim’s side, impressing with his finishing ability and immediate impact on the Lions attack, helping them win the national sceptre.

“In this context, Rúben Amorim understands that it is essential to quickly complete the signing of Fotis Ioannidis, a 24-year-old Greek forward currently at Panathinaikos, but whose deal appears to have fallen through.”

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