Atletico Madrid have reportedly made Alex Baena and defender Cristian Romero their priorities for the summer season switch window, however in Portugal they’ve been linked with a shock transfer for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish ahead, who got here second to Actual Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe within the golden boot race by advantage purpose weighting, is ready to go away Lisbon this summer season.
Even since final summer season, there was curiosity in Gyokeres, however no-one stumped up the cash for the Sweden worldwide. He would find yourself main Sporting to the Primeira Liga title forward of Benfica this season.
Barcelona have been supposedly Gyokeres as a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, and Director of Soccer Deco has spoken positively of Gyokeres. But he dominated the Blaugrana out, with a quantity 9 not on their agenda this summer season.
Gyokeres more likely to depart for round €70m
Regardless of a launch clause in his contract value €100m, Sporting and Gyokeres have a handshake settlement that he can depart for round €70-75m this summer season. It has been broadly anticipated that he would transfer to the Premier League, with few in a position to afford that price. Arsenal, who’re in search of a striker, have enquired about his availability.
🇸🇪❌ Atlético Madrid has not even contacted Sporting CP for Viktor Gyökeres.
There may be nothing superior between Atleti and the participant, and the membership would solely think about him if somebody in assault leaves. Julián Álvarez is untouchable.
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— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) June 2, 2025
Atletico make their transfer for Gyokeres?
In accordance with File in Portugal, as quoted by Diario AS, Atletico Madrid are main the race for Gyokeres. Their info, and headline story on the entrance web page is that extra cash from the Membership World Cup and their sponsorship cope with Nike has given them further funds, and Atletico are shifting forward in talks for Gyokeres.
A shock transfer for Atletico Madrid?
Nevertheless, the information has been denied by Diario AS reporter Edu Burgos, who claims that there was no contact from Atletico with Gyokeres’ camp or Sporting. It may properly be a method to drive up his worth.
The information did come as one thing of a shock to these following the membership in Spain. With Baena and Romero high of their precedence record, it appears possible most of their price range can be allotted in the direction of them. Having simply signed Julian Alvarez (€75m plus €15m in variables) and Alexander Sorloth (€33m) final summer season, it might be one thing of a shock in the event that they spent huge in that division once more.