Undoubtedly, one of the standout names of recent seasons is Viktor Gyökeres, the Swedish forward from Sporting de Portugal who has exceeded all expectations. He has become one of the top scorers across the continent in recent years, even competing with Erling Haaland or Lewandowski. Therefore, it is normal for his name to be associated with the most important clubs in the world, especially this season.
Last year, they were asking for 100 million euros from Lisbon to let him go, a figure that will decrease considerably once this season ends. The agreement between the player and his sports management would be to allow him to leave for around 75 million euros. Atlético de Madrid was already behind the Swedish striker and would have a sale in the pipeline to finance this move.
Gil Marín's Forgotten Sale
This season, important and high-caliber operations have been carried out from the Metropolitano, but one left many fans somewhat cold. Samu Aghehowa, who had been one of the revelations in LaLiga, was sold to Oporto for 15 million euros for 50% of his rights. Many fans did not understand this move, as the player was poised to become one of the most sought-after in the continent in a very short time.
His start at the Portuguese club was surprising, showing a great goal-scoring instinct and even debuting with Spain's national team under Luis de la Fuente. His release clause to leave Portugal is 100 million euros, and half of any amount that reached Oporto would be for the rojiblancos. Therefore, the greatest desire within the colchonero team is for the player to show his best version again to increase his value.
Gyökeres's Last Opportunity
The main concern is that Samu Aghehowa has started 2025 at a level far below expectations, with numbers that are too low. Even so, due to his youth, he has a lot of room for growth, and Atlético de Madrid is confident in a great sale to bring in a considerable amount of money. On the other side of the equation is Gyökeres himself, who this summer will have his last great opportunity to make the definitive leap in his career.
He has scored 34 goals in 36 official matches played, and everything seems to indicate that Sporting de Portugal has become too small for him, needing a change of scenery. Many clubs have shown interest in signing him, forcing the player to make the right choice with his new destination. Alongside Atlético de Madrid, Manchester United, FC Barcelona, and Arsenal are potential candidates to sign the star striker.