Arsenal are close to securing the signing of Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres, and Jose Mourinho has now weighed in on the impending transfer, while also dismissing rumours linking the forward to Fenerbahçe.After weeks of negotiation, Arsenal reached a breakthrough with Sporting over a €73.5 million deal, which includes a €63.5 million base fee and €10 million in performance-based add-ons. Talks had previously stalled over the bonus structure, but agreement has now been found.With the Gunners currently on their pre-season tour of Asia, there is speculation over whether fans might see Gyökeres feature against Newcastle or Tottenham. Either way, it appears increasingly likely that the Sweden international will be seen in Arsenal colours very soon. A medical is reportedly imminent before the player links up with his new teammates.Mourinho on Gyökeres: “A great player”In an interview with Portuguese outlet A Bola, Jose Mourinho praised the Swedish striker but also cautioned that adapting to the Premier League will be a challenge.“Sporting had a way of playing that was very much based on him or adapted to him,” Mourinho said. “I don’t know what [former Sporting boss] Ruben Amorim’s initial thinking was. But he’s a player with great potential, and it’s clear that in England he’ll play against stronger teams and better players.”The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss also shut down speculation that Fenerbahçe had tried to hijack the deal.“Unfortunately, of the 3,400 lies that have already been told about the market, it’s a lie that he’s going to Fenerbahçe, unfortunately,” he added. “So many lies, so much interest, so many people working for businessmen, for clubs, it’s a war that’s not mine.”Gyokeres (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Gunners beat competition for top targetArsenal reportedly fended off serious competition from Manchester United and Saudi Arabian clubs to secure Gyökeres. According to multiple sources, United were even offered the chance to hijack the transfer late on.Despite that, the move to Arsenal was never in serious doubt. The player’s well-documented preference for North London proved decisive in closing the deal.What do you think, Gooners? Will Gyökeres live up to the hype?Benjamin Kenneth__________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsMourinho Shuts Down Fenerbahçe Talk and Responds to Gyökeres-to-Arsenal Deal24 July 2025, 17:30Opinion: England Women Take a Stand by Refusing to Take the Knee, and It Matters24 July 2025, 16:00Can Berta Now Prove He’s as Good at Selling as He Is at Buying?24 July 2025, 14:45The post Mourinho Shuts Down Fenerbahçe Talk and Responds to Gyökeres-to-Arsenal Deal appeared first on Just Arsenal News.