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Gyokeres Drops Cryptic Transfer Hint Following Sporting’s Title Triumph

Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres has dropped a cryptic hint about his future amid mounting interest from Arsenal, who are reportedly preparing a move for the in-form Swede.
Anna Ciao
By: Anna Ciao

Viktor Gyökeres has attracted interest from several top clubs over the past year, with the Sporting CP striker enjoying a sensational season — netting 59 goals in 53 appearances across all competitions. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea are all believed to be keen on the prolific 26-year-old.

However, it’s Arsenal who are reportedly leading the race for his signature. According to GiveMeSport, the Gunners are prepared to offer Gyökeres a salary of nearly £240,000 per week — a figure that would place him among the highest earners at the club, alongside Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard.

Gyökeres helped Sporting CP clinch the Primeira Liga title on the final day of the season, with Benfica’s late stumble sealing the championship for the Lisbon side. During the celebrations, the Swedish international was once again asked about his future, but he declined to comment on any potential transfer.

Speaking to the media, Viktor Gyökeres remained tight-lipped about his future amid transfer speculation, saying:

"It's football — I'm still here. I don’t know what’s going to happen. Nobody can predict the future. I’m very happy — it was a great game for us. I’m pleased to have scored and helped us win. That’s what we wanted."

Reflecting on the club’s title triumph, he added: "Incredible. The support we’ve received has been amazing — not just today, but even in November and December when it was raining, fans were still out in the streets.

"It’s incredible to see so many people showing their love for the club. Now we just want to celebrate together."

While Gyökeres and Sporting CP have sealed the Primeira Liga title, their season isn’t over yet. They face Benfica once again in the Taça de Portugal final on Sunday, May 25. Looking ahead to the showdown, the Swedish striker said:

"We’re in the final and of course we want to win — that’s what finals are for. But right now, it’s time to enjoy this moment and celebrate before we think about that."

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Anna Ciao
Written by: Anna Ciao
Anna Ciao is a sports content contributor at Betimate. Born and raised in a rural village in China, I have had a passion for football and various sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, from a young age. Along with diligent studies, I achieved an IELTS score of 8.0 in the English language, and I have become a content contributor specializing in sports, particularly football, as I am today. I hope that my articles are helpful to readers.

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