Viktor Gyokeres reckons he's got it all figured out, does he? Thinks he knows which Premier League club he's gonna grace with his divine presence this summer. What a mug!
Gunners or Red Devils?
Arsenal and Manchester United have been sniffing around, desperate for a proper striker who can actually hit the back of the net. And now, word on the street is Gyokeres is edging closer to joining the Gunners. Lucky them, I guess.
Alex Crook, some chief football muppet, reckons the deal is almost done. Apparently, Gyokeres is telling anyone who'll listen that he's off to Arsenal. But Sporting ain't gonna roll over and let their star man go without a fight. They're playing hardball over the transfer fee, as they should!
Show me the money!
Gyokeres and his slimy agent thought they could pull a fast one, with some "gentleman's agreement" letting him leave for a measly £60million. But Sporting's president ain't having none of that. He's demanding closer to £80million for their prized asset. Good on him, I say!
The 27-year-old might have a release clause of £85million, but we all know football clubs these days are tighter than a duck's arse when it comes to coughing up for transfers. Sporting would probably bite your hand off for £60million, despite what they're saying publicly.
Gyokeres had a cracking season, banging in 54 goals in just 52 games and helping Sporting lift the Primeira Liga title. Not too shabby, I suppose. But that doesn't mean he can start calling the shots and dictating his own transfer.
Sporting's president Frederico Varandas is having none of this "blackmail or insults", and fair play to him. He's made it crystal clear they won't accept a piddly £60million offer. Good luck to Arsenal or United trying to lowball them now!
Gyokeres responded with some cryptic bollocks on social media, claiming most of the talk is false and he'll speak when the "time is right". What a load of toss!
If he does rock up at the Emirates, he'll be Arsenal's first signing of the summer and a real statement that they're not messing about anymore. But let's be honest, they've been the bridesmaid for three years running now. One striker ain't gonna suddenly turn them into world-beaters overnight.
