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Viktor Gyokeres Withdraws from Sweden Duty as Transfer Talks Continue

His minor injury has paused his international involvement, prompting clubs to focus on negotiating his summer transfer fees.

Overview

  • Swedish FA confirmed Gyokeres’ withdrawal from upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Algeria due to a minor injury.
  • Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta is exploring financial frameworks for signing either Gyokeres or RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as their new striker.
  • Sporting Lisbon’s £84 million release clause remains in place but the club is reportedly open to offers around £60 million for the 27-year-old forward.
  • Manchester United’s manager Ruben Amorim, who previously worked with Gyokeres at Sporting, is pressing his club’s interest alongside Arsenal’s pursuit.
  • Gyokeres has publicly expressed that he feels at home in Lisbon, underscoring his family’s preference for staying at Sporting Lisbon.