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the Gunners preparing to finalize the acquisition of
Viktor Gyokeres
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The Slovenian national team player nearly signed with Arsenal twelve months back. prior to Euro 2024 but chose to stay with the Bundesliga team and inked a fresh agreement.
Having seen their championship hopes fade away last season, mainly due to not having the attacking strength of their competitors, Arsenal returned to discussions at the negotiation table last month.
Andrea Berta Appointed as New Sporting Director seemed to be advancing in discussions with Leipzig but left without an agreement as the German side refused to budge.
According to The Independent Arsenal remained at least €10 million short of matching Leipzig's demanded fee and were dissatisfied with how the proposed £80 million transfer was structured.
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At the same time, reaching an agreement on personal terms with Sesko’s representatives had also turned out to be just as challenging.
With Mikel Arteta eager to secure a new central striker ahead of Arsenal's upcoming preseason trip, the club decided to shift attention towards Viktor Gyokeres.
Handling negotiations with Sporting Lisbon hasn’t been easy for Berta, but a significant development occurred within the past two days, paving the way for the Swedish national team player to head toward Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.
A group headed by Berta flew into Lisbon on Friday and finalized an agreement under which Arsenal will initially pay €65 million.
Arsenal might have to pay an additional €15 million, depending on whether specific performance-based conditions are fulfilled.
Expert analysis: Benjamin Sesko
Leipzig has faced a challenging season, prompting them to switch coaches following an underwhelming run in the Champions League. The team has found things difficult lately, impacting overall performance, yet he remains among their top performers and continues to deliver consistently.
Sesko definitely stands out for his physique and pace—he excels at breaking through defensive lines with threatening runs, and he's also a sharp and intuitive scorer, particularly effective when receiving passes inside the box. He shows solid stamina and consistently moves intelligently without possession of the ball.
He has a solid hold-up game, though I believe linking up play is an area where he can continue to develop. He isn’t poor in this aspect by any means—it's just that when you compare him with players such as Havertz, he hasn't reached that standard yet. Especially for a team like Arsenal, his passing accuracy and decision-making will have to significantly improve.
However, throughout his early career, he has demonstrated the ability to make significant progress. One of his key strengths lies in his mindset—he is someone eager to learn and constantly striving for improvement. Because of this attitude, he picks things up quickly and brings something entirely new to Arsenal.
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It is believed that Gyokeres has already reached terms for a five-year agreement, with Arsenal potentially set to confirm the move as soon as next week.
Meanwhile, Arsenal has secured the signing of midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
The Spanish national team player, aged 26, has joined Arsenal at Emirates Stadium with a long-term contract after the club allegedly activated his buy-out clause worth £51 million.
Zubimendi, who emerged as the Euro 2024 champion, had earlier attracted interest from Liverpool and was also connected to a move involving Real Madrid.
Zubimendi said on the club's official site: "This is a major milestone in my career. It's exactly the kind of transfer I've been aiming for and truly wished to happen. From the very first step inside these grounds, you can feel just how significant both the club and squad really are."
I chose Arsenal because their playing style suits me well. They've demonstrated great promise lately, and I believe even better things are ahead.
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