Sporting Have Rejected A £74M Bid From Chelsea: Should The Blues Make Another Offer? | OneFootball

According to a report from The Sun, Chelsea have extended an offer to acquire Sporting Lisbon’s standout player, Viktor Gyokeres. The initial bid from the Blues amounts to £74 million for the striker. However, Sporting have turned down this proposal, insisting that they won’t allow the Swedish international to depart for anything below his £87 million release clause.

Noteworthy Achievements for Gyokeres at Coventry City This Season

Gyokeres is enjoying a standout season with Coventry, showcasing impressive performances as the central figure in their attacking lineup. The talented striker has been in exceptional form since his summer transfer from Coventry, tallying an impressive 20 goals and ten assists in 24 appearances.

Demonstrating his reliability in the attacking third, the 24-year-old maintains an average of 3.1 shots, 1.6 key passes, and 2.4 dribbles per 90 minutes in the English Championship. However, there is room for improvement in his ball distribution, given his pass success rate of 75.8% in the English second division (statistics sourced from whoscored).

Sporting’s Portuguese forward #9 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Europa League 1st round day 6 group D football match between Sporting Lisbon and Sturm Graz at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 14, 2023. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Should Chelsea Meet The Demands Of Sporting CP?

Gyokeres exhibits proficiency in carving out space for himself to unleash shots on target, presenting a notable attacking threat in the final third when he exudes confidence on the field. The skilled striker is adept at creating clear-cut goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates and showcases excellent dribbling skills. Despite having spent four seasons at Brighton and Hove Albion, he remains somewhat inexperienced at the highest level, necessitating an adjustment period to the demanding Premier League lifestyle.

Conversely, once Gyokeres acclimates, we can anticipate him significantly bolstering Mauricio Pochettino’s offensive arsenal at Stamford Bridge. At 24, he stands on the cusp of entering his prime, making him an ideal addition to address the current needs of the West London club. His presence would introduce healthy competition in the frontline and provide valuable support to Nicolas Jackson in the goal-scoring department.

Therefore, it would be prudent for Pochettino to secure Gyokeres to reinforce Chelsea’s attacking prowess. However, negotiations with Sporting should aim for a more favorable deal, considering the Blues’ urgent requirement for attacking reinforcements and the potential financial strain of meeting Sporting’s current demands.