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Viktor Gyokeres' Agent Claims Manchester United Deal Agreed 'Behind Our Backs' - Manchester Evening News

Manchester United offered a higher transfer fee than Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres, but the striker chose Arsenal for better marketing and personal preference, agent said.

  • An assistant to Viktor Gyokeres' agent revealed Sporting CP concluded a deal with Manchester United behind the player's agents' backs, but Gyokeres joined Arsenal for £64 million.
  • Manchester United had offered a higher transfer fee than Arsenal, while Jonathan Chalkias said, `There were crazy amounts offered from Saudi Arabia. We're supposed to act in our best interest.`
  • Performance data indicate Viktor Gyokeres scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting CP and has three goals in 10 Arsenal appearances.
  • As a result, Manchester United moved on and signed Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for �74m, while Sporting's handling sparked Gyokeres' strike and public rebukes from Frederico Varandas.
  • Beyond the fee, Gyokeres' agency waived a 10 percent commission and said the Arsenal move delivered commercial benefits during the summer transfer window.
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Viktor Gyökeres was one of the great signings this summer.After his good season at Spoting CP, the Swedish striker was one of the most coveted pieces among the teams looking for a new '9', and many were in the bid.In the end, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal was the team that took his signature, but there were others who tried it until the last moment, also in the Premier League itself, where Gyökeres had already played in the past, in the ranks of Bright…

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