Arsenal are reportedly in pole position to land Sporting Lisbon’s red-hot striker Viktor Gyokeres in a potential £60 million deal this summer, according to A Bola.

Gunners Target Swedish Goal Machine

The 26-year-old Swedish international has been on fire this season, bagging a sensational 47 goals in all competitions. With Mikel Arteta eager to add a prolific No.9 to his squad, Gyokeres has emerged as the top transfer target to spearhead Arsenal’s attack next season.

Arsenal Outpace Chelsea in Transfer Talks

While Chelsea have recently done business with Sporting by signing Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo, they are now expected to miss out on Gyokeres. Talks are already ongoing between Arsenal, the player, and his representatives — and the North London side are said to be in the driving seat.

Gyokeres Impressed by Arsenal Project

Gyokeres is reportedly keen on Arsenal’s long-term vision after speaking with sporting director Andrea Berta. Though Liverpool and Manchester City are also admired by the striker, neither club is pursuing him seriously — leaving Arsenal in a strong position.

Despite his £86m release clause, there is a gentleman’s agreement in place allowing him to leave for around £60m — a fee Arsenal appear ready to meet.