Viktor Gyokeres moves out! Sporting striker sends removal van to luxury Lisbon home as Sweden star nears Arsenal transfer
AFNEWS reporter
Jul 18, 2025
Viktor Gyokeres moves out! Sporting striker sends removal van to luxury Lisbon home as Sweden star nears Arsenal transfer
Viktor Gyokeres has delivered another nod towards an Arsenal transfer being completed, with removal vans being sent to his home in Lisbon.
WHAT HAPPENED?
After several weeks of intense speculation regarding his future, the Swedish striker is reportedly ready for a new challenge at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are closing in on a deal that could be worth around £69 million ($93m).
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Gyokeres has been trying to force that move, with the 27-year-old forward remaining in his homeland rather than reporting for pre-season training with Sporting. He is now in the process of packing up his belongings in Portugal.
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The Sun reports on how a removal van has been spotted at Gyokeres' luxury home in Lisbon. Various pieces of furniture were seen being moved out of that property, potentially with north London being their next port of call.
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Arsenal have spent several windows scouring the market for a new No.9. They appear to have got their man, with ex-Brighton and Coventry forward Gyokeres returning to the UK after hitting 97 goals for Sporting through 102 appearances.
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