All signs point to Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish striker from Sporting Lisbon, being just a step away from signing with a Premier League giant. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool have all shown strong interest, but the price remains a major roadblock — Sporting reportedly won’t settle for less than €70–80 million.

At 27 years old and coming off a spectacular season with over 50 goals, Gyökeres has already told Sporting he won’t return to training unless his transfer is finalized. Tensions are rising fast, as the Swedish forward is clearly pushing to force his departure.

Open conflict over the price: a broken promise?

The striker claims the club is violating a "gentleman’s agreement" that would have allowed him to leave for around €60M, while the board insists they’re not demanding the full release clause, but a “fair price” in the region of €70M. Sporting’s president avoided naming an exact figure, but did state that Gyökeres should be valued alongside recent top-tier forward transfers.

Who will land the Premier League’s next top scorer?

Arsenal appears to be leading the race, with advanced negotiations and Gyökeres reportedly favoring the move. Still, with competition fierce and the player eager to leave Portugal, other offers could surface that ultimately take him to England’s top flight.

Final thoughts

The Premier League could be about to land a marquee signing: a 27-year-old pure striker, pursued by Big Six clubs and surrounded by off-field drama. If Arsenal secures him, it would shake up the striker market. If not, the spotlight will remain on Gyökeres... and his next move will still make headlines.