Fabrizio Romano lifted the lid in a “secret” talk held between Arsenal and Sport Lisbon in the last 24-48 hours at Viktor Gyoker.
Swedish International has established itself as one of the most prolific centre forwards in world football in the past few years, and is now expected to head to Emirates Stadium.
Provided by Alfredo Pedulla Catch off side Manchester United is looking to gain exclusive insight into Gyoker into their Arsenal contract and establish themselves as a candidate for this signing.
And now Romano speaks on his YouTube channel and says that the deal has skyrocketed after the last 24-48 hours of secret meetings…
Fabrizio Romano transferred from Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal
Regarding Arsenal’s Gyoker’s move, Romano said: “Today, Victor Gyoker will be going to Arsenal, so we have to open it with a big bomba marking the transfer window this summer.
“Arsenal has been looking for a striker for a long time, so it’s a big one, but now we’re pretty much there to find Mikel Arteta’s new number nine in this race.
“Why? During the last 24 hours and 48 hours of secret, silent in person meeting in Portugal, Arsenal has gone through a lot in conversation with Victor Gyoker’s sports.
“What happened in the last 24-48 hours is that Gyoker, in a very clear way to the sport, said he wanted to go to Arsenal and wouldn’t show up for training next week.
“He’s not going to play for the club anymore. He wants to go to Arsenal. There’s an agreement between Victor Gyoker’s agent and Arsenal with manager Andrea Berta. The contract is ready. The salary is agreed. The world package is fine.
Romano added: “He’s pushing him to go to Arsenal, and now the deal is really close.
Arsenal finally found a solution for the striker
Arsenal didn’t score one player in double digits in the league goals last season.
It’s clear that someone like Gyoker was urgently needed this summer. So fans will certainly be pleased with today’s news.
With Gyoker coming in and potentially adding a 20-30 goal for the season, he could become Mikel Arteta’s side favourite in the following terms:
Arsenal also signed Martin Zubimendi to strengthen the midfield after both Giorguinho and Thomas Parti, but Kepa Arizabaraga joined as the club’s new backup goalkeeper.
