Arsenal and Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, with Sporting Lisbon reportedly willing to accept add-ons as part of a deal for the prolific Swedish striker.
Sporting have been holding out for a fee in the region of €80million (£69m) for Gyokeres, who has scored 97 goals in 102 games over the past two club seasons.
But the Portuguese champions could now be open to payment structures that include realistic bonuses to reach that figure.
The news comes as Arsenal and United look to strengthen their attacking options this summer, with both clubs long-term admirers of the 27-year-old, who has a release clause of around €100m (£86m) in his Sporting contract.
According to A Bola, Sporting remain firm on their overall valuation but are prepared to accept an offer in the region of €70m (£60.5m) up front, with an additional €10m (£8.5m) in achievable bonuses to reach their desired asking price.
This represents a shift from fears that the Portuguese champions would demand the full €80m (£69m) in a single payment.
Sporting are expecting Gyokeres to report for pre-season on Monday at their Cristiano Ronaldo Academy base, despite previous reports that the striker could skip his return in protest over an unfulfilled promise regarding his sale.
Gyokeres’ agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, is said to believe the player was given verbal assurances by Sporting’s former sporting director, Hugo Viana, that he could leave this summer for between €60m (£52m) and €70m (£60.5m).
The situation has created tension, but Sporting remain confident of Gyokeres reporting as planned, even as Premier League interest continues to circle.
Arsenal have previously been linked with a €55m (£64m) plus €10m (£11.5m) add-ons approach, while United are also monitoring the situation while also eyeing other targets.
Gyokeres joined Sporting from Coventry City in July 2023 for an initial fee of €20m (£17m) plus €4m (£3.5m) in add-ons.
He is under contract until June 2028.
