The summer transfer transfer window has not even started yet, but Arsenal are already heating things up in the transfer market.
The North London club has reportedly kicked off ‘talks’ to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports from Football Insider.
With both Arsenal and Manchester United looking to boost their firepower ahead of next season, this deal could set off a transfer tug-of-war that’s worthy of extra time — and maybe penalties.
The Gunners have moved quickly, possibly quicker than Gabriel Jesus gets offside, to start negotiations with Gyokeres.
The Swedish striker has been in electric form, netting an eye-watering 47 goals in 46 games this season.
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Why Arsenal are ahead in race than Man Utd for Viktor Gyokeres signing
With Manchester United also chasing the striker, Arsenal have taken the early initiative.
New sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly leading the talks and is a big admirer of the 26-year-old forward. The plan?
Secure him early and avoid a late-window scramble that feels more like a deadline day drama than strategy.
United, meanwhile, might be watching this from the sidelines. Their striker struggles have been well-documented. Bruno Fernandes, the midfielder, is their top scorer this season — enough said.
While Old Trafford does offer the potential lure of former manager Ruben Amorim, now at United and familiar with Gyokeres, Champions League football may be the real deal-breaker.
Arsenal are in a stronger position on that front, and that could be the deciding goal in this match.
Gyokeres, who still has a contract running until 2028, also knows English football from past spells at Brighton and Coventry.
He’s no stranger to the Premier League style — and he seems ready to return for a bigger challenge.
As things stand, Arsenal are not just window shopping — they’re at the checkout line. United will need to act fast if they want to stay in this race.
Otherwise, it could be another case of what might have been at the Theatre of Dreams.
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