“Clubs can do what they want” Gyokeres gives opinion on players forcing transfers

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·2 settembre 2025

“Clubs can do what they want” Gyokeres gives opinion on players forcing transfers

Viktor Gyökeres recently went on strike to secure his move from Sporting Club to Arsenal this summer. The Swedish striker’s transfer saga, however, has been largely overshadowed by Alexander Isak’s record-breaking move to Liverpool, which was finalised on deadline day.

Isak’s high-profile transfer

Isak missed the majority of pre-season as he sought to engineer his transfer to the Reds, ultimately achieving his goal. Liverpool broke their transfer record to add him to the squad, and both Isak and Gyökeres are now in camp to represent Sweden. The pair lead the line for the national team, presenting a compelling partnership, yet media attention has focused predominantly on Isak’s determination to leave his former club.

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The striker made it clear that he no longer wished to play for Newcastle, prompting frustration among supporters who were critical of how he pursued the move. While Gyökeres’ situation also attracted attention, Isak’s high-profile transfer dominated headlines across Europe, highlighting the influence players can exert during contract negotiations.

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Player power and transfer dynamics

Gyökeres was asked about whether modern footballers now hold too much power in such situations. Speaking to The Sun, he stated, “It can be the same that you don’t really know what’s been going on behind [the scenes]. I don’t really know in his case what the situation has been exactly. We all play. And the clubs have the most power. Maybe it’s difficult for the players to choose in a lot of cases. He doesn’t have any power; clubs can do what they want with a player. It’s difficult, but it’s how the situation is.”

His comments underline the complexities surrounding modern transfers, where clubs maintain significant authority yet players increasingly seek to influence their own career paths. The challenge for football teams is to manage these situations effectively, balancing squad needs with individual ambitions while avoiding drawn-out transfer sagas that can disrupt both the player and the club.

Gyökeres’ and Isak’s experiences illustrate that transfers can be both high stakes and highly public, and that clarity and efficiency are essential to maintain stability. Clubs are encouraged to implement strategies that allow players to move when desired while safeguarding team cohesion and performance.

The hope is that football’s transfer system evolves to minimise conflict and uncertainty, ensuring that both clubs and players can focus on success on the pitch rather than off-field disputes.

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