Chelsea is not expected to be the primary destination for a player contemplating departure from his current club this summer.
Sporting Lisbon’s forward, Viktor Gyokeres, has been the subject of substantial speculation regarding a potential transfer to Chelsea. A football agent has asserted that Chelsea stands as the sole Premier League entity willing to meet his €100m (£85m) release clause.
Contrarily, as reported by GiveMeSport, the 25-year-old player is inclined towards joining AC Milan and expresses a preference for a transfer to Italy over moving to England.
Gyokeres has exhibited exceptional performance throughout the current season, thereby potentially attracting interest from multiple clubs for a summer transfer. He has notably amassed a total of 32 goals in 35 appearances across various competitions.
Chelsea can still beat AC Milan to Viktor Gyokeres’ signature
The potential acquisition of Gyokeres by AC Milan notwithstanding, Chelsea remains a viable contender in the pursuit. Chelsea’s financial capacity is notable, evident in their capability to trigger an £85 million release clause, a financial feat potentially beyond AC Milan’s means. However, the mere availability of funds does not necessarily warrant their immediate expenditure on Gyokeres.
Recent reports from Record suggest that Chelsea deployed scouts to observe the Sporting versus Benfica fixture, ostensibly to assess the performance of the Swedish international. Gyokeres’ contribution, notably a goal in the 2-1 victory, may have bolstered Chelsea’s interest. Yet, prudence dictates a cautious approach, given that this season marks his debut in a prominent European league where he has demonstrated prolificacy. Before committing to the substantial expenditure associated with the £85 million release clause, prudent decision-making on the part of Chelsea and AC Milan entails observing Gyokeres’ sustained performance over subsequent seasons.
Despite currently occupying the 11th position in the Premier League standings, Chelsea could benefit from bolstering their striking options. Consequently, a move for Gyokeres or another proficient center-forward before the commencement of the 2024/25 season would not be unexpected. Victor Osimhen emerges as another prospective candidate linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.