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Man Utd Are Wasting Time with £64m Arsenal Hijack – Opinion

GREATER MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, JUL 19 – Manchester United are close to agreeing an £80 million deal with Sporting CP for striker Viktor Gyokeres after Arsenal stalled over bonus structures, risking their £63.5 million offer, reports say.

  • On Sunday, Manchester United made an approach for Viktor Gyokeres, 'on the verge of an agreement,' hijacking Arsenal’s swoop, according to Portugal's biggest outlets.
  • Dispute over bonus payments has stalled Arsenal’s negotiations, as Sporting demands easily achievable conditions for add-ons.
  • A £80 million bid from Manchester United, while Viktor Gyokeres refused to report for pre-season training.
  • Arsenal’s move is in serious danger of collapsing, as the risk of collapse is high, according to A Bola.
  • Many believe United’s approach could set a new precedent and may force Arsenal to rethink tactics to secure key players long-term.
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The Swede's transfer to Arsenal seemed "complete", but the "Gunners" were counting on Sporting, which seems to have found a way out of everything with Manchester United and is waiting for... the player.

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Magyar Nemzet broke the news in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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