Gyökeres Exit: Sporting Chief Names Agent Hurdle
- Sporting CP's president, Frederico Varandas, believes Viktor Gyökeres will probably leave the club during this summer's transfer window.
- Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs reportedly interested in acquiring Gyökeres, who tallied 54 goals in 52 appearances last season.
- Varandas referenced recent transfers of other players to illustrate his club's position on Gyökeres's value.
Sporting CP‘s President confirms Viktor Gyökeres is likely to transfer this summer, sparking a flurry of interest from Premier League giants.Manchester United and Arsenal are already circling the prolific striker, but a critically important hurdle could derail any potential deal: the asking price. Frederico Varandas, the Sporting CP chief, has made it clear that the club values Gyökeres highly, drawing parallels to recent high-profile transfers to justify their valuation. News Directory 3 has the exclusive details on the potential transfer saga that could reshape the attacking landscape of some of Europe’s biggest clubs. With negotiations expected to heat up, the future of Gyökeres and the final transfer fee remain uncertain. Discover what’s next and don’t miss any updates.
Sporting CP President: viktor Gyökeres Likely to Transfer This Summer
Updated June 30, 2025
Sporting CP’s president, Frederico Varandas, believes Viktor Gyökeres will probably leave the club during this summer’s transfer window. Varandas acknowledged interest in the Swedish international, whose scoring record has attracted attention from top Premier League clubs.
Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs reportedly interested in acquiring Gyökeres, who tallied 54 goals in 52 appearances last season. Though, Sporting CP’s valuation of the player could prove to be a sticking point in negotiations.
Varandas referenced recent transfers of other players to illustrate his club’s position on Gyökeres’s value. he specifically mentioned Martín Zubimendi’s move to Arsenal for €65 million, about $76 million.
He also noted the transfers of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo within the Premier League, which he said were for around €75 million. Varandas suggested that Gyökeres’s superior quality justifies a similar, if not higher, transfer fee.
“If you ask me today, there is a strong possibility that Viktor will leave,” Varandas told A Bola.
Gyökeres remains under contract with Sporting CP until June 2028 and has a release clause of €100 million.
What’s next
Negotiations between Sporting CP and interested clubs are expected to intensify in the coming weeks as the transfer window progresses. The ultimate transfer fee and Gyökeres’s destination remain uncertain.