Arsenal have taken a giant leap towards signing Viktor Gyokeres by striking a pivotal ‘agreement’ for the deadly centre-forward, reports claim.
Arsenal are starting to step up their activity in the summer transfer window. They made David Raya’s loan move permanent at the start of the window by paying Brentford £27million for the goalkeeper, before adding another shot-stopper to their ranks in Tommy Setford, who arrived from Ajax.
The Gunners completed their first statement summer capture on Monday night by announcing the arrival of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Arsenal have paid Bologna £42m for the breakout Euro 2024 star, and he has signed a five-year contract at the Emirates.
Arsenal will not be stopping there, as they are in advanced talks for Real Sociedad ace Mikel Merino after agreeing personal terms with him.
Mikel Arteta’s side will only have to pay £25m for the Spain star and Euro 2024 winner as he has entered the final year of his Sociedad deal.
