Arsenal close on Gyokeres after confirming arrival of Spanish midfielder Zubimendi

Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi had previously been a target for Liverpool and was also linked with Real Madrid.

Arsenal unveil new signing Martin Zubimendi at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting after agreeing personal terms with the Sweden striker. Negotiations are continuing over a fee for the 27-year-old, with Arsenal hoping to strike a deal for less than the £68m asking price.

Gyökeres has made no secret of his desire for a new challenge, having scored 54 goals for Sporting last season, and is understood to have made clear he wants to join Arsenal despite interest from elsewhere in the Premier League, including Manchester United.