The Gunners have received further good news as David Ornstein reports that Arsenal have made progress in talks with Sporting Lisbon over the signing of Viktor Yokeres.

The signing of the 27-year-old striker is not yet complete as both parties are still in talks. However, their negotiations are progressing towards an agreement.

In addition, Arsenal have already agreed a five-year personal contract with Yokeres and the player has been a priority at the Emirates Stadium for some time.

Mikel Arteta’s team are pushing for an agreement with Sporting as soon as possible before the player returns for pre-season training.

Yokeres is one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe after scoring 54 goals in 52 games last season and helping Sporting win the league and the Portuguese Cup.

Arsenal have been interested in Yokeres for some time now and new sporting director Andrea Berta has been a fan of him for some time.

They have been without a real striker at times in the second half of the 2024-25 season with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz suffering injuries, เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย. Leaving Miguel Merino to step in as cover up front. Arsenal have

also made two signings this summer, with Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea and, more recently, Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.