Viktor Gyokeres Refuses to Attend Sporting Lisbon Pre-Season Training Amid Arsenal Transfer Negotiations

The Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly set to skip pre-season training with Sporting Lisbon as he pushes to finalize a move to Arsenal.

Gyokeres has reportedly agreed on personal terms with the Gunners, favoring the transfer over a potential switch to Manchester United. He believes there is an agreement that allows him to leave Sporting for a fee of €60 million, plus an additional €10 million.

While Arsenal has offered €65 million plus €15 million in add-ons, Sporting Lisbon is holding firm on a fixed €70 million transfer fee. Gyokeres was scheduled to join pre-season training on Friday but has decided not to show up, feeling betrayed by Sporting’s president Frederico Varandas, who he claims broke a pact to let him leave for a sum already exceeded by Arsenal.

News sources indicate that negotiations have stalled since last weekend, with internal talks between Gyokeres’ representatives and Sporting coming to an impasse. The striker is so determined to join Arsenal that he is considering not returning to pre-season training in Alcochete.

Victor Gyokeres will reportedly refuse to turn up for pre-season training with Sporting Lisbon

Gyokeres reportedly refuses to attend training with Sporting Lisbon amid ongoing transfer talks.

Gyokeres was due to report for pre-season training with Sporting on Friday but will not turn up

The striker was expected to report for training but has chosen not to show up.

The striker has informed president Frederico Varandas of his desire to join Arsenal

Gyokeres has communicated his intention to transfer to Arsenal to Sporting’s president, feeling the club has not honored previous agreements.

The ongoing deadlock raises concerns about the likelihood of completing the transfer, especially with Gyokeres actively considering not returning to pre-season. Arsenal’s delegation, led by sporting director Andrea Berta, has been engaged in talks on the matter.