Viktor Gyokeres is doing everything he can to join Arsenal. And when we say everything, we mean it.
The Swedish striker has been one of Sporting CP’s top players.
His goals, work rate, and presence in the box made him a standout in Portugal last season.
Naturally, interest followed. Manchester United were linked. So were a few clubs in Italy.
But in the last few days, the story has become clear. It is not just about who wants him.
It is about who he wants. The 27-year-old has made it known behind the scenes.
He only wants a move to north London. He wants Arsenal, and nothing else.
To make the deal happen, Gyokeres is even ready to take a financial hit.
According to Daily Star, he is prepared to give up £1.73 million (€2) from his potential Arsenal salary.
His idea is simple: that money can help Arsenal push closer to Sporting’s demands.
Sporting, for their part, are holding firm. They want more than Arsenal’s current offer.
Talks are ongoing, and both sides hope for a breakthrough soon.
But what has truly grabbed attention is not the salary cut or the missed training sessions.
It is what the striker has done off the pitch.
In a surprising move, Viktor Gyokeres has ended his relationship with Ines Aguiar, a Portuguese model and TV personality.
Reports say he made the decision so that no personal attachments would tie him to Lisbon.
He wants a clean break just football and Arsenal.
The couple had kept their romance mostly private until last year.
They appeared together at events and matches.
At one point, she even promised fans she would convince him to stay for another season.
Now, those days are over. Gyokeres is making sacrifices on every front.
And it is all for one goal: to become an Arsenal player before the summer is over.
The message from the player’s camp is loud and clear. He wants the deal done. And he wants it done now.
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