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Gyokeres' move to Arsenal is at risk of falling through. |
Gyokeres has scored 97 goals in just 102 games in the last two seasons and is considered an important piece for Arsenal to quench their thirst for a "number 9" in attack. The Athletic even confirmed that the "Gunners" are close to completing a 5-year contract.
It seemed that all the deals to bring Gyokeres to Emirates were done, but the reality was much harsher. Portuguese media revealed a "turnaround" when Arsenal's leadership was forced to withdraw the negotiating team to London after failed negotiations with Sporting.
According to A Bola , Arsenal are internally considering abandoning the deal because Sporting are being too tough and demanding inappropriate payment terms. The Portuguese club is said to be determined not to reduce the price of 70 million pounds.
Gyokeres was even willing to take a £2 million pay cut to push through the deal. However, the 27-year-old striker's goodwill could not resolve the rift between the two clubs. The move left many Gunners fans disappointed, especially when Arsenal are in need of a top-class striker to compete for the Premier League title next season.
As soon as the news of the failed negotiations spread, coach Mikel Arteta also immediately restarted the backup plan Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker had a preliminary meeting with Arsenal last month.
However, the truth is that Arsenal are in danger of missing out on their most important summer transfer target. If they don't find a replacement soon or start negotiations again, Arsenal could start the new season without a striker of their calibre.
Source: https://znews.vn/vu-gyokeres-bi-lat-keo-post1567579.html
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