Viktor Gyokeres says no! Sporting CP striker turns down massive contract offer as Swedish star eyes Premier League transfer

Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres has turned down a massive €35 million-per-year salary offer from Saudi giants Al-Hilal.

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• Al-Hilal offered €70m transfer fee to Sporting
• Gyokeres prefers Premier League move
• Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd interested

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Gyokeres has rejected a huge €35 million (£30m/$40m) annual salary offer from Al-Hilal. The Saudi Pro League club was prepared to pay Sporting up to €70 million (£59m/$80m) to sign the striker, but the Swedish forward wants to remain in Europe and is eyeing a Premier League move instead.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Sporting paid just €20m (£17m/$23m) to sign Gyokeres from Coventry City in 2023, but his value has skyrocketed after two incredible campaigns. Despite massive interest, Sporting insist on receiving as much as €100m (£84m/$114m) for their star player.

  Clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan are watching the situation closely. However, they may hesitate at the steep price-tag. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal are looking to splash cash again this summer after missing out on Victor Osimhen and continue to target elite names like Bernardo Silva and Darwin Nunez.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The 27-year-old striker finished the 2024–25 Liga Portugal season as the league’s top scorer, with a remarkable 39 goals in 33 games. He also made a big impact in the Champions League, scoring six goals in eight matches. Despite Al-Hilal’s best efforts to lure him with a mega salary, his heart remains set on competing at the highest level in Europe.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Premier League clubs like Arsenal, United and Chelsea are weighing their options, though none have yet activated Gyokeres' release clause. Al-Hilal could return with an even bigger offer, but with the player uninterested, they may shift attention to other targets.