Arsenal Sign Viktor Gyokeres in £55m Deal to Boost Attack

• Jul 27, 2025

Arsenal have completed the signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon on a five-year contract, as confirmed by the Premier League club on Saturday. The 27-year-old forward joins the Gunners in a move aimed at strengthening their attacking options ahead of the new season.

Although Arsenal did not disclose the financial details of the transfer, British media reported that the club agreed to pay a fixed fee of £55 million, with an additional £8 million in performance-related add-ons. This marks one of Arsenal’s biggest investments in a striker in recent years.

Head coach Mikel Arteta expressed his excitement over the signing, praising Gyokeres for his consistency and goal-scoring ability.

"We're absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyokeres to the club," said Arteta. "The consistency he has shown in his performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves."

Signing a natural striker had been a top priority for Arsenal during the summer transfer window. Despite pushing hard in recent title races, the team has fallen short, finishing second in the last three Premier League seasons. Last season, they ended 10 points behind champions Liverpool, struggling at times with injuries and a lack of a clear centre-forward.

With Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both missing crucial spells due to injury, midfielder Mikel Merino was forced to fill the striker role in the final part of the season. Gyokeres is expected to bring stability and a sharper edge in front of goal.

The Sweden international had an impressive stint at Sporting, where he scored 97 goals and provided 28 assists in 102 matches over two seasons. Last season alone, he netted 54 goals in 52 appearances across all competitions, including a hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League. He also helped Sporting win both the Portuguese league title and the domestic cup.

Gyokeres previously played in England for Coventry City and had a short spell with Brighton & Hove Albion. At Arsenal, he will wear the number 14 shirt and is set to join the team on their pre-season tour of Asia.

He becomes Arsenal’s fifth signing of the transfer window, joining winger Noni Madueke, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, and midfielders Christian Norgaard and Martin Zubimendi.