Deco admits Barcelona are not aiming to sign a striker this summer, clearing the way for Arsenal and Chelsea to battle for Viktor Gyokeres.
Article continues below
Article continues below
Article continues below
- Sporting CP star linked with transfer
- Deco rules Barca out of chase
- PL clubs ready to do battle
| Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 |
-
WHAT HAPPENED?
Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a potential exit from Sporting this summer amid interest from a clutch of clubs. Barcelona had been touted as potential suitors as they looked to source a replacement for Robert Lewandowski but sporting director Deco says they are not interested.
Advertisement
- Getty
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Chelsea have been linked with a late swoop to sign Gyokeres from under the noses of Arsenal, who have reportedly been leading the race. The striker scored 54 goals in all competitions for the Portuguese club this season, and reportedly has a €100 million (£83m/$107m) release clause.
-
WHAT DECO SAID
Deco said, per A Bola: "Gyokeres is a great striker who did excellent things at Sporting but we’re currently not looking for that position.
"We have Lewandowski at number nine."
ENJOYED THIS STORY?
Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
- Getty Images
WHAT NEXT?
Gyokeres' contract with Sporting expires in 2028 but he appears destined to leave the club this summer.