Gunners Target **Gyokeres** After **Sesko** Price Hike
To bolster their attacking options, Arsenal has reportedly shifted its focus to **Viktor Gyokeres** after RB Leipzig’s sporting director set a high price for **Benjamin Sesko**. The Gunners are determined to secure a prolific striker this summer.
Leipzig’s Stance Shifts Arsenal’s Focus
Arsenal’s pursuit of a high-caliber No. 9 intensified when Leipzig’s director of football, **Marcel Schafer**, reportedly refused to negotiate on a price lower than €90 million (£77.7m) for **Sesko**. According to reports, this firm stance made Arsenal’s “mission very clear,” leading them to prioritize **Gyokeres**.
🚨🌕 Understand Arsenal mission became very clear after Marcel Schäfer, Leipzig director, refused to negotiate for less than €90m for Sesko.
🔴⚪️ Gunners are now trying to close deal for Gyökeres, talks ongoing over the structure of fee and add-ons. https://twitter.com/HandofArsenal/status/1941824992276103240
—HandofArsenal (@HandofArsenal) June 27, 2024
As a result, the Gunners are now reportedly in talks to finalize a deal for **Gyokeres**, with discussions focusing on the structure of the transfer fee and potential add-ons.
**Gyokeres** Agrees to Personal Terms
Recent reports from football insiders, **David Ornstein** and **Fabrizio Romano**, suggest that **Viktor Gyokeres** has already agreed to personal terms with Arsenal. This development indicates that the striker is keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium. Securing the agreement of personal terms is half the battle according to some experts (Sky Sports).
**Romano** stated, “He only wants to go to Arsenal and he will not show up for training anymore.”
It is believed that **Gyokeres** is willing to take drastic measures to push through the transfer, threatening not to report for training after Sporting CP allegedly reneged on an agreement to let him leave for €70 million (£60.4m).
Other Potential Moves
In other news, **Martin Zubimendi** has reportedly joined Arsenal, describing it as the move he wanted. Arsenal has also purportedly agreed to personal terms with Chelsea winger **Noni Madueke**, impressed by his versatility on both wings.
However, Chelsea is reportedly interested in **Ethan Nwaneri**, ready to make a move if he becomes dissatisfied with his playing time at Arsenal.
