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Arsenal Accelerate Summer Rebuild as Gyökeres Transfer Stalls

Disagreement over Sporting’s bonus structure has stalled Arsenal’s pursuit of Viktor Gyökeres, prompting an approach for Eberechi Eze on an instalment plan.

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Overview

  • Arsenal have agreed an initial £13m plus £3.5m in bonuses for defender Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia, with personal terms confirmed ahead of the club’s Asia tour.
  • Winger Noni Madueke is set to join from Chelsea for up to £52m after flying home to complete a medical this week.
  • Midfielders Martín Zubimendi and Christian Nørgaard and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga have been unveiled, pushing the Gunners’ summer spending past £200m.
  • Negotiations for striker Viktor Gyökeres at €63.5m plus €10m in add-ons are advanced but face collapse over disagreements on bonus triggers.
  • Arsenal have formally approached Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze, offering to meet his £68m release clause through instalment payments.