Arsenal have finally started making some hugely significant transfer decisions with two summer arrivals now confirmed. Martin Zubimendi joined Kepa Arrizabalaga in having his arrival announced on what was a very busy Sunday for the Gunners.
Swiftly after his switch from Real Sociedad was made official, Arsenal took a significant step forward in their search for a striker as talks with Sporting CP advanced for Viktor Gyokeres. Personal terms have also been agreed with the Swede to sign a five-year contract if the move goes ahead.
The Gunners are working on several deals at the same time with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace becoming firm targets in the last week. That is in addition to preparations for the club’s third incoming deal to be confirmed.
With all of that being said, football.london provides a fresh perspective on the latest Arsenal transfer news and rumours.
Arsenal now seemed destined to sign Gyokeres with the 27-year-old very excited about the idea of joining. That had already been evidenced by his decision to reject Manchester United and Juventus with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealing his current stance after a huge breakthrough.
“Sporting, Arsenal and the agents are speaking constantly. Viktor Gyokeres is in contact with his agent every hour to be informed. He’s buzzing to go to Arsenal,” he admitted on YouTube.
Journalist Ben Jacobs has also provided some clarity on how much the transfer could cost with it claimed £55million (€65m) will be the initial fee alongside add-ons.
Following all the talk surrounding Madueke, Zubimendi and Gyokeres, it would be easy to forget that the only thing stopping Christian Norgaard being considered an Arsenal player is an official announcement.
A £15million agreement was reached with Brentford last month and now that Zubimendi has seen his switch announced, it is very likely Norgaard will receive that treatment early next week.
