Juventus and Man United call Gyokeres as Arsenal talks stall | OneFootball

Juventus and Manchester United have reportedly contacted Viktor Gyokeres’ agents, as Arsenal have put talks on hold to focus on Benjamin Sesko.

Juventus have targeted Sporting CP star Gyokeres as a possible reinforcement for the 2025-26 campaign.

Tuttosport already reported that the Sweden international was a ‘dream signing’ for the Bianconeri, despite interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano explained the situation in depth, revealing that talks between the Gunners and Gyokeres were on hold.

Arsenal put Gyokeres’ talks on hold

Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig scores his team’s first goal past Michele Di Gregorio of Juventus during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between RB Leipzig and Juventus at Leipzig Stadium on October 02, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Arsenal, in fact, have made Benjamin Sesko their priority option in attack, leaving room for other clubs to explore a deal for Gyokeres.

According to Romano, Manchester United had contacts with Gyokeres’ camp last week, but the Red Devils may struggle to finalise a deal due to financial reasons, especially given their lack of Champions League football revenues for the 2025-26 season.

Juventus and Man United open Gyokeres talks

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)

Romano confirmed that even Juventus had had contacts with Gyokers’ agents over the weekend.

“We know it’s complicated for Italian clubs to make these kinds of deals,” noted Romano.

epa10867232 Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres scores the 2-0 goal during the Portuguese First League soccer match between Sporting CP and Moreirense FC in Lisbon, Portugal, 17 September 2023. EPA-EFE/RODRIGO ANTUNES

“I’m not saying Juventus will sign Gyokeres, but I can guarantee that Juventus called over the weekend to be informed about the situation.”