Swedish Striker Clashes With Club President Amid Arsenal and Manchester United Interest
Viktor Gyokeres’ time at Sporting CP appears to be over after the Swedish striker informed the club he will not return, following a bitter public fallout with president Frederico Varandas.
The 26-year-old, one of Europe’s most sought-after forwards, is at the center of a high-stakes transfer battle, with Arsenal and Manchester United leading the chase. But negotiations have stalled amid a war of words between Sporting and Gyokeres’ camp, with the player now pushing for a swift exit.
“Tired of the Noise” – Gyokeres’ Breaking Point
Tensions reached boiling point after Varandas publicly questioned the judgment of Gyokeres’ agent, suggesting the striker would only leave if a club met his “fair market value”—a figure well above the €60m+€10m release clause that was reportedly promised.
“Unless he has the worst agent in the world, he might leave,” Varandas told A Bola, adding, “Viktor will not leave for €60m+€10m.”
Gyokeres, who scored 43 goals in his debut season for Sporting, has reportedly grown “tired” of the president’s comments and is prepared to speak out if the dispute escalates further. His representatives insist Sporting had previously agreed to the €60m+€10m structure, but the club now denies this.
Arsenal’s Dilemma: Gyokeres or Sesko?
While Arsenal have made “significant” progress in talks, Mikel Arteta’s side remains undecided between Gyokeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. The hesitation has frustrated Sporting, who claim they are “content” waiting—either for a club to meet their demands or for Gyokeres to stay.
But with the striker determined to leave and top Premier League clubs circling, a resolution appears inevitable.
Off-Field Turmoil: Relationship Rumors Swirl
Adding to the drama, reports suggest Gyokeres’ relationship with actress Inês Aguiar may have ended.
The Swedish star was recently spotted holidaying solo in Mykonos, while Aguiar was seen in Formentera—fueling tabloid speculation of a split.
What’s Next?
With Gyokeres’ future in limbo, Sporting face a crucial decision: hold firm and risk further unrest, or negotiate a compromise before preseason begins. For the striker, a Premier League move seems only a matter of time—but which club will meet Sporting’s price?
Key Points:
- Gyokeres has told Sporting he will not return.
- Arsenal interested but weighing up Gyokeres vs. Sesko.
- Varandas insists €60m+€10m is not enough.
- Off-field rumors add to the Swede’s turbulent summer.
The transfer saga is far from over—but one thing is clear: Gyokeres’ days in Lisbon are numbered.
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