Arsenal, Barcelona Receive Boost From PSG in Latest Transfer Update | OneFootball

L’Équipe recently reported that Paris Saint-Germain are keen to sign a reliable No. 9, with Viktor Gyökeres emerging as their top target. However, a move for the Swedish striker in the middle of the season appears unlikely.

Sporting Lisbon have made it clear they won’t entertain offers for Gyökeres, whose €100 million release clause remains in place, until at least next summer. Additionally, PSG are facing competition in the pursuit of the forward.

A Bola states that Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has already opened talks with Sporting about a potential transfer for Gyökeres. The striker reportedly has an agreement in place with the club allowing him to leave for a fee between €60 million and €70 million.

Despite the information from L’Equipe, there’s another French media outlet that’s reporting a different stance.

PSG’s stance on Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres

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Despite recent rumors, Le Parisien reports that Gyökeres is no longer a target for PSG. The decision follows concerns from manager Luis Enrique about the high transfer fee, estimated between €75 million and €100 million. Inside the club, there’s a belief that such a price carries significant risk for everyone involved.

Last month, TEAMTalk reported that Gyökeres has become a key target for Arsenal, especially after Manchester United hired Sporting Lisbon’s manager, which has had an impact on his current situation.

Arsenal are keen to bring in a top-quality striker in the upcoming transfer windows, but they’re cautious about overspending in January. They may decide to hold off until the end of the season, when they will be in a better position to make the £84 million move needed to sign Gyökeres from Portugal.