Striker Feels “Betrayed” as €70m+ Transfer Saga Turns Toxic
Arsenal’s long-running chase for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyökeres has exploded into public acrimony, with the Swedish international now at the center of an extraordinary war of words between player and club.
The situation reached boiling point this weekend when Sporting president Frederico Varandas launched a blistering attack on the 26-year-old after he skipped training to force through a move. “No one is above the interests of the club,” Varandas fumed to Agencia Lusa, threatening Gyökeres with a “hefty fine” unless he apologizes to teammates.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the prolific striker feels “betrayed” by Sporting’s refusal to honor what his camp claims was a €60m+€10m release clause agreement. Arsenal have reportedly already exceeded that figure in their bids, but Sporting are now demanding over €70m for their star man.
Despite the ugly public fallout, negotiations continue behind the scenes. The Gunners remain hopeful of securing their top target, having already agreed personal terms on a contract through 2030 with the striker who netted an astonishing 54 goals in 52 games last season.
As the August 30 deadline looms, this high-stakes transfer poker game shows no signs of cooling down. For Arsenal fans dreaming of the Swedish goal machine leading their line, this saga has become a nerve-shredding waiting game.
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