Arsenal are looking to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting this summer but signing the attacker has so far proved to be difficult.
Sporting are holding firm in their valuation of the attacker and the Gunners are still involved in talks with the Portuguese club, despite the player being determined to join the Gunners this summer.
Mikel Arteta needs a new striker to lead his attack next summer. The Arsenal boss has shown ambition this summer with new signings, having already completed the signings of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi while move for midfielder Christian Norgaard is edging closer.
Arsenal are involved in talks with Sporting for Gyokeres
The Premier League giants are also involved in talks with Sporting to sign Gyokeres this summer, the striker who scored 54 goals for Sporting last season.
Despite this confidence, reports from Portugal, via Record, indicate that Fenerbahce are prepared to test the waters if Arsenal’s negotiations hit a stumbling block.
The Istanbul club, who are looking to add firepower ahead of a push for the Turkish Super Lig title and Champions League qualification, are said to be considering a loan approach for Gyokeres should Arsenal’s pursuit collapse.
Gyokeres is keen on a move to the Premier League
Gyokeres, 27, is one of Europe’s most in-demand strikers following a stellar season with Sporting.
Record also reports that Gyokeres is aware that negotiations can change quickly and is “prepared for the worst” should complications arise in his move to the Premier League.
Sporting, for their part, are open to cashing in on the forward at the right price, but they will not lower their valuation for a player who was instrumental in their success last season.
For Fenerbahce, the opportunity to sign Gyokeres would be seen as a statement move, adding a striker of proven European pedigree to their squad. Although the Gunners are still favourites to sign him, the Turkish club would be keeping a close eye at the development.
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One day would come when no club will be willing to do business with Arsenal. They have the ability to drag negotiations beyond reasonable limits and walk away if they don’t get the player for cheap.
Above all, they are hoping to get major trophy with this penny pinching attitude, moving from their first choice target to panic buys.
Arsenal may probably end up buying Jackson.
What a utter shambles the arsenal board are a joke if you want the player that bad sort it to me they don’t want him they will buy someone cheaper or no one at all I blame Arteta he changes his mind every day on who he wants but arguing over a few million is pathetic what are they trying to prove is beyond ne
Absolutely laughable thinking by Fenerbahçe.
why are Arsenal taking things for granted is the price they bought Karl Havertz not bigger than what Sporting Lisbon are asking? it seems Andrea Bertha are not serious in his deals please tell him to do things in the Arsenal Way we don’t believe in touch and go business period