WHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners remain in the market for a proven No.9, with the acquisition of a prolific goalscorer expected to help push them into Premier League title contention on the back of three successive runners-up finishes.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Swedish sensation Gyokeres is a player said to be very much in Mikel Arteta’s sights. The 27-year-old former Brighton and Swansea striker is pushing for a return to the UK after finding the target on 97 occasions through 102 appearances for Sporting.
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He is supposedly willing to skip pre-season training there in order to force through a summer transfer, with it claimed that a gentleman’s agreement is in place that will allow him to leave for less than the €100 million (£86m/$117m) release clause in his contract.
WHAT ARSENAL FANS SAID
Arsenal are said to be leading the hunt for Gyokeres’ signature, with Nwaneri delivering a potential hint towards a deal being on the cards. That is how Gunners fans are choosing to read an image of the 18-year-old playmaker in a Sporting shirt being posted on social media.
One supporter said: “Nwaneri, I see you bro. Gyokeres to Arsenal is on.” Another added: “Has Nwaneri just covertly announced Gyokeres”. A third went on to say: “Nwaneri wearing a Viktor Gyokeres shirt. Arsenal have completed the deal 100%, that’s where agent Nwaneri has been!”
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Nwaneri, who has seen the odd question asked of his own future at Emirates Stadium this summer, formed part of the England U21 squad that savoured European Championship glory in Slovakia - leaving him brimming with confidence ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.