Arsenal hatch new Gyokeres plan after striker breaks silence over move - sources
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Arsenal hatch new Gyokeres plan after striker breaks silence over move - sources

Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

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Arsenal and Chelsea will keep red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres on their shortlist for next summer's transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.

Football Insider revealed on Monday (9 September) that Gyokeres, 26, is unlikely to move in January despite interest from the London duo.

The striker is settled in Portugal and sources say he will be reluctant to leave mid-season.

Interested clubs would also have to pay his £84million release clause in full in January - a move which is likely to be too costly for Arsenal and Chelsea.

Gyokeres has spoken out in recent days to say his buyout clause is "probably a bit too much".

He added: "I enjoy myself very much in Sporting and can’t complain about anything, so it’s absolutely no problem for me to stay. Of course, you aim to test other leagues and a higher level, but I have no stress."

Arsenal and Chelsea plan Gyokeres swoop next summer

Arsenal and Chelsea are still in the market for an A-list new forward and will keep the Sweden international in their sights ahead of the summer of 2025.

Gyokeres has hit 10 goals and five assists in seven games across all competitions for club and country this term.

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The forward, who hit 43 goals and contributed 15 assists last term, is under contract until June 2028.

He has previously played in England with Brighton, Swansea and Coventry - scoring 41 goals in 121 league games.

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