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Chelsea Chase Sporting’s Star: Viktor Gyokeres Talks Intensify

Fresh Talks Signal Shift in Transfer Strategy

Chelsea’s pursuit of attacking firepower appears to be pivoting away from headline names and towards proven form. As reported by TEAMtalk, “Chelsea have held new direct contact with the entourage of Viktor Gyokeres to confirm they are still considering the Sporting CP ace as a striker target for the summer.”

It’s not a move born of desperation, but of recalibration. Gyokeres, with 44 goals and 11 assists across 45 games for Sporting CP this season, has made himself hard to ignore. His tally in Portugal – 31 goals in 28 Primeira Liga appearances – is not just prolific, it’s era-defining. At a time when Chelsea are craving both consistency and clinical edge, Gyokeres feels like more than a backup option; he feels like a statement.

Chelsea Cool on Osimhen Amid Rising Costs and Competition

Victor Osimhen had long been considered Chelsea’s marquee option. But as TEAMtalk revealed, “On April 4, we revealed that Chelsea had begun to cool their interest in the Nigerian and were starting to shift their focus towards other goalscorers such as Gyokeres.”

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This cooling off is significant. Osimhen’s €75m release clause was once viewed as a justifiable price tag. But given Chelsea’s desire to reshape their squad intelligently rather than extravagantly, the move for Gyokeres now carries the air of a well-judged recalibration. “TEAMtalk understands that in their latest talks with Gyokeres’ camp, Chelsea have made it known that they consider a €70-75million (up to £65m / $85m) deal to be fair.”

The emphasis on “fair” is telling. After years of splurging and scrambling, Chelsea might just be starting to value return on investment over brand-name appeal.

Rival Interest Heating Up Across Premier League

Chelsea are not alone. As TEAMtalk noted, “Newcastle have made the 26-year-old their top target in case Alexander Isak – who is wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool – departs.” Arsenal themselves are keeping tabs, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko also on their radar. That level of attention means Chelsea’s conversations with Gyokeres’ camp will need to move from warm words to concrete offers quickly.

Sporting, too, are playing their part in stoking the market. With a price tag of £60-65m, they’ll “try to gain as much money as possible from his sale if no team decides to meet that asking price, taking advantage of the huge interest in the goal machine.”

It’s a poker game – and Chelsea might just be holding a strong enough hand if they move decisively.

What Gyokeres Brings to Stamford Bridge

The key draw is clear: goals. But Gyokeres isn’t just a poacher. His physical presence, willingness to press, and ability to operate as a lone striker or part of a pair make him ideal for Enzo Maresca’s system. The new head coach is said to want “a more experienced No 9 to compete with Nicolas Jackson” – and Gyokeres ticks that box emphatically.

In an era where Chelsea are building more deliberately under a new footballing structure, this move would suggest a shift toward tactical coherence over name-brand purchases.

Our View – EPL Index

For Chelsea fans, this latest update brings cautious optimism. After the whirlwind transfer windows of recent years, chasing Viktor Gyokeres feels like a nod to sensibility. He’s not just banging goals in for fun – he’s doing so in a team that requires more than just tap-ins. It’s no accident that Sporting CP are top of the table in Portugal.

Spending £65m on Gyokeres, given the inflation of striker prices, feels competitive – especially compared to Osimhen or the inevitable bidding war that might erupt around Sesko. With Enzo Maresca’s tactical clarity and preference for structured attacking transitions, Gyokeres could thrive. He won’t need to reinvent his game – just continue it.

This isn’t about chasing glamour. It’s about getting a striker who scores at the rate Chelsea need – not the one fans hope might click. If the club can close the deal quickly, it might be their smartest move of the summer.