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Gabriel Jesus has issued an update after Arsenal signed striker Viktor Gyokeres, which has been liked by team mate William Saliba.
The striker has signed a long-term deal, reportedly a five-year contract, at the Emirates in a £63.5m (€72.6m) move, including add-ons, from Sporting CP
Arsenal’s biggest summer move is done, but Mikel Arteta has hinted the Gunners might not be finished, yet. The north London club finally landed Viktor Gyokeres in a £63.5m deal from Sporting CP after a drawn-out two-month chase.
After months of speculation, the club have agreed a €63.5m fixed fee with a further €10m in add-ons for Sporting CP's free-scoring striker
Viktor Gyokeres was presented by Arsenal in Singapore before the 3-2 win against Newcastle, but it was Kai Havertz who stole the show in the opening 45 minutes. The Germany international grabbed two assists in the space of just two minutes to put Arsenal 2-1 up against the Magpies, showing real inventiveness to create space in congested areas.
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ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and there are some huge deals are in the pipeline! The Viktor Gyokeres saga has come to a close, as the Gunners have ANNOUNCED the
Arsenal have reached a full agreement with Sporting CP for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres. The Premier League side will pay an initial €63.5million (£54.8m; $74.2m) plus €10m in add-ons. Gyokeres has been given permission to travel by Sporting and is expected to undergo his Arsenal medical on Saturday.
Dalibor Savic, who coached Gyokeres at his first club in Sweden, Brommapojkarna, had no doubts the forward would become a huge success, given his determination and focus to make the most of every opportunity.