Juventus in talks for Gyokeres, but Arsenal the main obstacle – report | OneFootball

Gazzetta dello Sport reiterates that Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres is Juventus’ primary alternative to Victor Osimhen, but Arsenal remain the ‘main obstacle’ for the Bianconeri.

Juventus are seeking a new striker for the 2025-26 campaign, as Randal Kolo Muani is expected to return to PSG after a six-month loan spell, while Dusan Vlahovic will be put on the market, as he’s unwilling to sign a contract extension at the Allianz Stadium.

Gazzetta reported last week that Juventus were interested in Gyokeres, but today’s updates suggest the Bianconeri have already initiated talks with the Sweden international, going ‘beyond a simple request for information.’

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LISBON, PORTUGAL – NOVEMBER 22: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP celebrates after scoring a goal during the Portuguese Cup match between Sporting CP and Amarante FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on November 22, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Gyokeres has a €100m clause included in his contract, but according to Gazzetta, Juventus are confident that Sporting CP would lower their asking price to circa €70m.

This means Gyokeres would cost a bit less than Osimhen, and the Sweden striker would also request a lower salary than the Napoli-owned striker.

Gazzetta is among the few sources stating that Juve are still in the race for Osimhen, while other media have reported that the Nigerian has already rejected the chance to move to Turin in the summer.

Cristiano Giuntoli during Igor Tudor’s introductory press conference at Juventus (picture: www.juventus.com/it)

If Sporting CP really agrees to sell Gyokeres for around €70m, the Old Lady would finance his move with the income from the Champions League and Vlahovic’s sale.

At the same time, however, competition for the 26-year-old is stiff, with Arsenal among the most interested clubs, and willing to make a significant investment in a centre forward this summer.