MAJOR TWIST: Arsenal Handed HUGE Boost in Race to Sign World-Class Striker — Potential Transfer Could Accelerate Due to New Release Clause

Arsenal striker target Viktor Gyökeres could reportedly leave Sporting CP for €60m due to a release clause becoming active today.
 

The 27-year-old is widely expected to depart the Portuguese champions this summer, with multiple top European clubs linked to a potential move. However, any transfer has yet to progress, as Gyökeres and Sporting remain in disagreement.

The Sweden international is frustrated with how the club has handled his situation, claiming that he had already agreed with Sporting to leave this summer for a fixed fee. But Sporting are playing hardball, with president Frederico Varandas making it clear that they are holding out for a higher fee.

An interesting update from Portugal has now emerged.

A Bola reports that Viktor Gyökeres' €60m release clause is now active, effective from today (July 1), and can be triggered by interested suitors.

If Sporting were to turn down any €60m offer for Gyökeres, they would be forced to pay his agent around €6m.

This development suggests that a summer move for Gyökeres could soon be completed, should any club activate the reported €60m clause. A Bola also adds that Arsenal are willing to meet that figure to land the Swedish goalscorer this summer.