Sportin CP's Viktor Gyokeres has delivered a cryptic message about his future as Arsenal prepare to strike a deal for the Swedish striker.
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Gyokeres has emerged as a target for a host of clubs over the course of the last year, as the Sporting CP number nine has scored 59 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions this season. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have been hot on the trail of the 26-year-old.
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However, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal reportedly lead the race to sign Gyokeres this summer, with the Gunners prepared to lure him in by offering him a wage of close to £240,000 per week, as per . That reported salary would see him become one of the highest earners at the Emirates, alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.
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On Saturday, Gyokeres and Sporting CP confirmed a superb Primeira Liga title win over Benfica on the last matchday after their Lisbon rivals failed to win their final two games of the season. During the title celebrations, the Swedish striker was questioned once more as to whether he would be leaving the Portuguese champions this summer. However, Gyokeres refused to talk about a potential move.
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Speaking to the media, Gyokeres said: "It's football, I'm still here. I don't know what's going to happen. Nobody can predict the future. I'm very happy, it was a game that went well for us. Very happy to score and win.
"It's what we wanted. Incredible. We can see the support we've had. So many people in the streets, not just today, but even when it's raining in November and December.
“It's incredible when there are so many people. Now we want to celebrate together."