Financial details on the transfer were not disclosed but British media reported Arsenal agreed to pay 55 million pounds fixed upfront fee plus around 8 million pounds in add-ons for the 27-year-old.

Arsenal signed Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting on a five-year deal valued at £55 million. Gyokeres, an essential addition for Arsenal's bid to strengthen their squad, joins after successful seasons in Portugal,

Gyokeres’ arrival also marks the end of a hard period of negotiations with Sporting, who were insistent on more achievable add-ons. At one point, the deal dragged on and stalled over a potential add-on of €5m.