Gunners Aim to Complete €73.5m Deal This Week for Potential Singapore Debut
Arsenal are working around the clock to finalize Viktor Gyokeres’ blockbuster transfer before their pre-season tour of Asia begins this weekend, with hopes the Swedish striker could make his unofficial debut against AC Milan in Singapore. The Athletic confirms the Gunners want the €63.5m deal (plus €10m add-ons) completed before their Saturday flight, potentially allowing the 26-year-old to join his new teammates during their Far East preparations.
Countdown to Singapore Showcase
Mikel Arteta’s side face a packed pre-season schedule:
• July 23 vs AC Milan (Singapore National Stadium)
• July 27 vs Newcastle (same venue)
• July 31 vs Tottenham (Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium)
Club officials view the Milan clash as the ideal first outing for Gyokeres, though the Newcastle derby remains a fallback option should final negotiations with Sporting Lisbon drag into next week. The prolific forward – who netted an astonishing 54 goals last season – could then make his competitive debut in a mouthwatering Premier League opener at Manchester United on August 17, facing former Sporting manager Rúben Amorim in the opposition dugout.
Resolution After Summer Saga
The transfer concludes a tense standoff between player and club, with Gyokeres skipping pre-season training after claiming Sporting reneged on a €60m+€10m release agreement – allegations the Portuguese club denies. Arsenal have already settled personal terms on a six-year contract with last season’s Primeira Liga top scorer, whose back-to-back campaigns of 43 and 54 goals made him Europe’s most coveted number nine.
As technical director Edu finalizes add-on clauses with Sporting, Arsenal’s medical team stands ready to complete formalities. The imminent signing not only bolsters their title credentials but delivers Arteta his dream striker in time for crucial pre-season integration – a luxury they missed with previous late-window acquisitions.
With Gyokeres’ lethal finishing potentially debuting against Milan’s defense in six days’ time, Arsenal fans worldwide are refreshing flight tracker apps and club social channels, awaiting confirmation their new goal machine is officially on board.
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