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Viktor Gyokeres, the talented footballer currently playing for Sporting, hasn’t confirmed if he’ll stay with the team next season. This uncertainty comes amidst rumors of interest from Arsenal. Gyokeres joined Sporting from Coventry City last summer for a bargain price of £17 million. In his debut season in the Primeira Liga, the 25-year-old has been phenomenal, scoring 27 goals and providing ten assists in 31 games, contributing significantly to Sporting’s league title win under Ruben Amorim, their coach.

His outstanding performances have caught the attention of top clubs across Europe, with reports suggesting that Arsenal is leading the race to secure his signature. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also reportedly keen on him, while Chelsea had a £73 million bid rejected for him in January. Sporting has set a hefty release clause of €100 million (£86 million) for Gyokeres, indicating they are unwilling to let him go easily.

Sporting is even considering raising Gyokeres’ release clause to €120 million (£103 million) to strengthen their stance in case of a bidding war. When asked about his future after Sporting secured the league title, Gyokeres expressed joy but didn’t give assurances about staying, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of football.

While Gyokeres stated he’s happy at Sporting, he couldn’t guarantee his continued presence in the team next season. His agent hinted that Gyokeres might find it harder to stay if Amorim, Sporting’s coach, leaves the club, with Amorim being linked to Liverpool, Chelsea, and West Ham recently. However, Amorim has reaffirmed his commitment to Sporting, aiming for further success with the team.

In conclusion, Gyokeres’ future at Sporting remains uncertain, with interest from top clubs and factors like the coach’s continuity influencing his decision. Fans await eagerly for updates on whether he’ll continue donning Sporting’s colors or move on to new challenges.