Arsenal transfer news: Hidden costs of Viktor Gyokeres deal as star reveals who convinced him to join

Viktor Gyokeres is on the verge of completing a transfer to Arsenal just days after the Gunners confirmed a deal for Cristhian Mosquera as they prepare for the new season

In just three weeks Arsenal will begin their campaign to finally win the Premier League title. The Gunners have finished as runners-up three times in a row and will hope to go on step better in 2025/26.

Mikel Arteta looks set to finally have a striker at his disposal in aid of his cause with Viktor Gyokeres on the verge of being announced as Arsenal’s latest signing. The Gunners have already added Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Cristhian Mosquera.

Andrea Berta has been busy in his first summer as Arsenal’s sporting director and some of his most rigorous work will have come in an advancing a deal for Gyokeres. The Sweden international could be unveiled this weekend.

There is still work to be done too as Arsenal look to move players on. Reiss Nelson could yet make his exit from the club, as could Oleksandr Zinchenko, as Arteta gets his squad into shape.

Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer news and rumours around the Emirates.

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Gyokeres bonus payments

Viktor Gyokeres’ arrival at Arsenal is set to be confirmed after some serious negotiations between the Gunners and Sporting CP. The bonus payments had provided some contention between clubs but have now been agreed.

Reports in Portugal, per Sport Witness, have detailed when those bonuses will be required. For every 20 games played (of 45 minutes or more), Sporting will receive €1.25million (£1.09m), up to €5m (£4.36m) .

For every 20 goals and assists Gyökeres makes, the Gunners will be required to pay €500k (£440,000), up to a limit of €1m (£880,000) . And when Arsenal reach the regular phase of the Champions League , Sporting will receive €1m, up to a limit of €4m (£3.49m).

Who convinced Mosquera?

Cristhian Mosquera has revealed both Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta played crucial roles in persuading him that Arsenal was the right club for him. The defender joined the Gunners from Valencia in a deal initially worth £13m.

“They were a key part of the decision,” said Mosquera. “When the coach and sporting director show that belief in you and you feel that connection in initial talks, it really helped convince me to come here.

“I’ve come to a massive club with big expectations and a real desire to keep growing and improving. I want to help my team-mates and this great team. That’s my goal.”

Silva comments onNelson

Fulham boss Marco Silva has played it coy on the Fulham’s interest in signing Reiss Nelson. The winger was with the club on loan last season and speculation has mounted over a return for the 25-year-old.

“Nelson was with us last season, he was very unlucky in terms of his injury record last season,” Silva said in an interview with Sky Sports News . “Perhaps in his best moment of the season, he had a bad injury that broke the momentum of him.

“But he’s not our player right now, he’s an Arsenal player, so I’m not going to talk about players from another club.”

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