Inside Gyokeres’ row with Sporting as Arsenal target’s agent claims he has ‘proof’ club broke gentleman’s agreement

Published on June 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM

VIKTOR GYOKERES has reportedly been embroiled in a heated fall-out with Sporting Lisbon amid a turbulent transfer saga.

And Gyokeres’ agent has come in claiming he has proof of an alleged agreement that can allow the and Arsenal target to leave for less than his astronomical release clause.

AVEIRO, PORTUGAL - AUGUST 03: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP gestures during the Portuguese SuperCup match between Sporting CP and FC Porto at Estadio Municipal de Aveiro on August 03, 2024 in Aveiro, Portugal. (Photo by Diogo Cardoso/Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres’ agent claims he has proof of an alleged gentleman’s agreement with Sporting
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring the second goal during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and CF Estrela da Amadora at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, on November 1, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)
It has been claimed Gyokeres can leave for a cut price amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United

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The 27-year-oldhas reportedly come to blows with club bosses after trying toforce through a dream move to the Premier League.

The striker is allegedlyfurious with Sporting for over a promise to lower his £84million asking price and plans not to play for the club again.

The Sweden international believes he had a gentleman’s agreement to leave the Portuguese champions for £50m with a further £8m in add-ons.

But that claim has been , who insisted he will not be bulliedinto letting Gyokeres move to the Premier League on the cheap this summer.

Varandas said: “Sportingwill not accept blackmail and insults – you should know me better by now.”;

Gyokeres went on to with a brief statement on social media.

The ex-Coventry City star tried to play down the squabble rumours by throwing doubt on some of the reports.

Gyokeres posted: “There is a lot of talks at the moment, most of it is false. I will speak when the time is right.”;

Now Gyokeres’ agent Hasan Cetinkaya has become the latest to speak out about the situation.

According to Aftonbladet, Cetinkaya stated he has written proof of the alleged gentleman’s agreement with Sporting that proves his client can in fact leave for a cut price this summer after turning down offers last year.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that the forward has .

SunSpoirt understand Man Utd are as a potential plan B, although his high wages could pose as an obstacle.

now appear to be in pole position for Gyokeres ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Gunners are rumoured to have had a £55million bid rejected by Sporting.

That is understood to have been met with anger from Gyokeres and the North Londoners are preparing a second offer.

Nevertheless, just like United, Arsenal are also looking at alternatives as they are .


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