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Arsenal Prepare Medical for Gyokeres as Deal Nears Final Stage

Medical planned amid bonus structure breakthrough

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, with Football Transfers reporting that a medical has been scheduled in London for the Sweden international. Negotiations have advanced significantly, particularly around the structure of the bonus payments, which had been a sticking point throughout the talks.

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The total package for the striker is expected to reach €80 million, with €10 million of that tied to performance-related bonuses. The Gunners have been monitoring Gyokeres for several months, and their patience appears to be paying off. “The Gunners are confident of reaching a full agreement over bonus payments in the deal,” the report states, suggesting the long-running transfer is now nearing completion.

Arsenal pushing for early integration

Mikel Arteta is understood to be keen to have Gyokeres in place before Arsenal travel for their pre-season tour of the Far East on Saturday. Although it is not yet confirmed whether the striker will join the group for the trip to Singapore, Football Transfers note that “there is an appetite from both the club and the player” for the move to be finalised in time for their friendly against AC Milan on Wednesday.

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The timing underlines Arsenal’s desire to integrate their key signings swiftly, giving them the best chance to settle before the new campaign begins.

Squad rebuild gains momentum

Arsenal’s summer strategy appears increasingly coherent. A deal for Valencia centre-back Christhian Mosquera is nearing completion, and attention has turned to reinforcing attacking depth with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke a potential addition.

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With Gyokeres at the centre of their forward planning, the club’s summer business is beginning to align with the tactical demands of Arteta’s evolving system.

Final hurdle nearly cleared

The only outstanding issue had been over the bonuses, but that now looks to be resolved. With a medical planned and broad agreement reached, Arsenal are preparing for Gyokeres to become their marquee attacking signing of the window.

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The idea of Gyokeres leading the line next season feels like a serious step forward in Arsenal’s ambition. They have been crying out for a physical, technically proficient number nine who can stretch defenders and also hold the ball up, and this is a player who did exactly that at Sporting.

Paying €80 million is no small fee, but if Arteta wants him this badly, that says a lot about the direction of travel. More importantly, Arsenal are moving early in the window. That is the kind of efficiency we have not always seen from this club in the past.

Getting him in before the AC Milan match would be a bonus, but even if he joins the tour late, just having him signed before August is a massive boost. Add in Mosquera at the back and potentially Madueke for attacking midfield, and suddenly we are looking at a squad with proper depth.

There is still work to be done, but this looks like a serious summer. If this deal lands in the next few days, fans can finally start to believe that this team is not just building for the future but trying to win now.