Liverpool have reportedly entered the race for Sporting CP forward and Swedish international, Viktor Gyokeres.
The 27-year-old is a long-time target of both Arsenal and Manchester United.
But it appears that Premier League champions Liverpool are also now pursuing a deal.
With reports suggesting Arne Slot’s side have failed to lure Alexander Isak away from Newcastle, attention seems to be turning to fellow Swede Gyokeres.
Newcastle have offered Isak a club-record wage, and are willing to pay him £200,000 per week to keep him on Tyneside.
Reds boss Slot is thought to be a big admirer of Gyokeres, and is desperate to bring in a top-level forward over the summer.
Viktor Gyokeres Liverpool Rumours Gather Momentum
As a result of Isak looking unlikely to join Liverpool, reports of interest in Gyokeres are intensifying.
The £60 million-rated former Coventry City man has scored an incredible 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting.
He was Manchester United’s top target at one stage, with former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim keen to reunite with the player.
But with United missing out on European football, interest from Gyokeres’ side has lessened.
The Swede is reportedly furious with Sporting president Frederico Varandas.
Gyokeres has an £85 million release clause, but has threatened to no-show pre-season training if the club do not sell him for less.
🚨 Liverpool have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the race to sign striker Viktor Gyokeres.
(Source: Correio da Manha) pic.twitter.com/OIoYH71RUK
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 26, 2025
Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal Move More Likely
So far this summer, Arsenal have been the frontrunners for Gyokeres’ signature.
That remains the case, despite the Gunners seeing a £55.3m bid rejected by the Portuguese side.
Arsenal are expected to return with a second offer, but now face competition from Liverpool.
Reds striker Darwin Nunez is set to join Napoli for £42 million, freeing up funds and an attacking spot at Anfield.
And despite being reluctant to sell, Sporting appear to have lined up a replacement for Gyokeres.
Almeria’s Luis Javier Suarez has been reported as the club’s top target should their star man depart.
Liverpool Transfer News
As with every Premier League club’s summer transfers, Liverpool have tried to be proactive.
But the Reds have done better than many in terms of smart and swift business.
The £116 million club record signing of Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen has grabbed headlines.
But Liverpool have also brought in Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong (£29.6m) and Bournemouth fullback Milos Kerkez (£40m).
In the other direction, Trent Alexander-Arnold completed his long-awaited Real Madrid move.
And Caoimhin Kelleher joins Brentford in the other high-profile departure.
Liverpool Signings
In:
- Milos Kerkez – Bournemouth (£40m)
- Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen (£116m)
- Jeremie Frimpong – Bayer Leverkusen (£29.6m)
- *Giorgi Mamardashvili – Valencia (Joined in 2024 for £29m. Will join Liverpool after spending last season at Valencia)
- Armin Pecsi – Puskas Akademia (£1.5m)
Out:
- Trent Alexander-Arnold – Real Madrid (£10m)
- Caoimhin Kelleher – Brentford (£12.5m rising to £18m)
- Nathaniel Phillips – West Bromwich Albion (£3m)
- Vitezslav Jaros – Ajax (loan)
- Dominic Corness – The New Saints (free)
Liverpool are also thought to be stepping up their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
The 24-year-old is in the final year of his contract, and is viewed as a replacement for the outgoing Jarrell Quansah.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE NEWS: Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace. Guehi has just one year left on his deal at Palace. Liverpool have held discussions over recent months with Guehi's representatives, as revealed exclusively in March. pic.twitter.com/tMZRwKF8JH
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) June 26, 2025
Liverpool Fixtures
The Liverpool Premier League fixtures for next season have thrown up some big clashes early on.
An opening day game against Bournemouth at home is followed by Newcastle away.
And after that, Liverpool host Arsenal before travelling to Burnley.
On 20 September, the first Merseyside Derby of the new season takes place at Anfield.
Liverpool fans will have to wait until April for their first trip to Everton’s new stadium.
The reverse fixture at Bramley Moore Dock’s Hill Dickinson Stadium is on Saturday, 18 April.
