Manchester United submits a competing offer, while Arsenal respond to the rejected Viktor Gyokeres bid.

Arsenal responds to the rejected Viktor Gyokeres bid, while Manchester United submits a competing offer. Manchester United have also launched a rival

 

 

 

offer for the Sporting CP striker, while Arsenal is preparing an enhanced proposal for Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports in Portugal. Andrea Berta, Arsenal’s sporting director, convened a meeting with Bernardo Palmeiro,

 

 

 

 

 

his counterpart at Sporting, in Menorca earlier this week to negotiate a contract for the Sweden international. Nevertheless, Arsenal’s initial proposal, which was valued at €55 million (£46.8m) and included an additional €10 million (£8.5m) in add-ons, was rejected by Sporting. The report asserts that Sporting is prepared to engage in additional negotiations with

 

 

 

 

Arsenal, and there is a “growing optimism” in Gyokeres’ camp that a deal can be reached between the two clubs. It is also alleged that United are still in the running for Gyokeres and have communicated to Sporting that they are prepared to pay €60m (£51.1m) upfront, in addition to an additional €10m (£8.5m) in add-ons. Nevertheless, United is unable to provide Gyokeres with the opportunity to play in Europe next season.

 

 

 

 

As per reports, Ruben Amorim’s team has encountered “obstacles” in their direct discussions with the striker, who completed the season with 54 goals in 52 games.Varandas stated, “It was mutually agreed that Sporting would not request the release clause at the conclusion of the subsequent season, particularly given that he would be 27 years old.”

 

 

 

 

At that time, we were aware of Viktor’s aspiration to join a club that would enable him to compete for the Champions League, and we were also able to exercise our common sense. We assured you that we would not request €100 million. In that meeting, the agent sought to establish a valuation for the departure; he mentioned €60 million and €70 million.

 

 

 

 

I responded, “There is no point in establishing a value, as I am uncertain about the outcome of the situation in a year, whether it be due to an injury or a disappointing season.” Setting a value is futile; I am uncertain whether it will be €40m, €60m, or €80m. I can assure you that I will not request €100 million.