BREAKING: Arsenal receive MAJOR boost in Gyökeres pursuit as Sporting close in on his replacement — deal could accelerate soon

Sporting are reportedly close to securing a replacement for Viktor Gyökeres, as speculation over the striker's future continues to intensify.
 

Negotiations between Arsenal and the Portuguese club over a summer deal for the 27-year-old are still ongoing, with all parties hopeful of reaching an agreement soon.

Now, the Gunners appear to have received a significant boost in their pursuit of the Sweden international.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Sporting are closing in on the signing of Almería striker Luis Suárez.

A deal between the two clubs is said to be near completion, with Suárez expected to replace Gyökeres ahead of the 2025/26 season.

The development could signal that a breakthrough in Arsenal's bid for Gyökeres is imminent, as Sporting move quickly to secure his successor.