Arsenal and Man United target Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly split with his Portuguese girlfriend Ines Aguiar as he pushes to leave Sporting Lisbon this summer.
Portuguese outlet TV Guia reported that couple ended their relationship before Gyokeres left for his summer holiday in Greece.
Speculation had reportedly grown over a potential separation after Aguiar had not joined Gyokeres at the wedding of his Sporting team-mate Morten Hjulmand and Emilie Sofie Nissen, who she is said to be close to.
The actress then when on holiday to the Spanish island Formentera, while Gyokeres instead went to Mykonos in Greece.
TV Guia reported that Gyokeres had informed Aguiar of his decision to end their relationship before going on holiday.
Citing a source close to the Swedish striker, the outlet reported that Gyokeres had decided to he ‘doesn’t want anything to tie him to Portugal, especially because he has already decided that he won’t continue at Sporting next season.’
Gyokeres reportedly explained his position to Aguiar, who was said to have been prepared but disappointed, with the 26-year-old said to have liked the star a lot.
Neither Gyokeres or Aguiar have commented publicly on their alleged split, while the duo still follow each other on social media.
The reported split comes amid a bitter transfer saga involving Gyokeres and Sporting Lisbon this summer.
The striker has been heavily linked with a move away from the Portuguese club, who have been attempting to increase the potential fee for a transfer.
Reports have claimed Gyokeres will refuse to return to Sporting, with the forward said to be unhappy with comments made by Sporting president Frederico Varandas.
Although he will be given an extra week off before he is expected to return to pre-season training, it is now anticipated that Gyokeres will stay away from the club.
The Sweden international has been angered that the Portuguese champions will not honour the agreement that was in place to let him leave for less than his release clause.
Varandas said: ‘Sporting is calm regarding this matter. Secondly, Sporting does not need to sell Viktor Gyokeres. Fortunately, we have moved past the phase of selling our main asset.
‘However, we remain sensitive to Viktor’s dreams or those of any other athlete. Sporting has made a commitment that, after weeks of meetings, we will not demand the full amount of the clause; we will be reasonable regarding the amount requested for Viktor.’
Although Varandas acknowledged that Gyokeres is likely to depart, he stated that the fee will be much higher than the potential price of £60million plus £10million in add-ons.
He also claimed that Gyokeres is worth more than Matheus Cunha, who joined Manchester United from Wolves for £62.5million.
‘Given the demands we consider fair, I believe Viktor could leave – unless he has the worst agent in the world, which is hard for me to believe, because he is one of the best footballers in the world.’
Gyokeres, whose current contract at Sporting runs until 2028, scored 54 goals in 52 club games last season.
The prolific forward has been heavily linked with both Arsenal and Man United as the Premier League giants strive to strengthen their attacking options during the summer transfer window.
Gyokeres previously worked with United boss Ruben Amorim at Sporting, where his goals drove the club to the domestic title.
A move to Arsenal could potentially tempt the striker, while the Gunners have also been linked with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
Last month, footage appeared on social media of Aguiar promising Sporting fans she would attempt to try to convince Gyokeres to stay for a third season at the club.
Gyokeres reportedly began dating the television actress in early 2024, with Aguiar appearing to confirm rumours by sharing a video of him scoring for Sporting on social media.
The couple were pictured together on the pitch during Sporting’s title celebrations at the end of that season.
