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Arsenal and Chelsea handed Viktor Gyokoreres boost as Deco reveals why Barcelona not interested in transfer for Sporting sensation

<p>Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a potential exit from Sporting this summer amid interest from a clutch of clubs. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-viktor-gyokeres-sporting-cp-robert-lewandowski-potential-successor/blt6ac8d12cad0aaa87" target="_blank">Barcelona had been touted as potential suitors</a> as they looked to source a replacement for Robert Lewandowski but sporting director Deco says they are not interested.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/spending-spree-chelsea-keen-hijack-arsenal-move-viktor-gyokeres-aftermath-conference-league-triumph/bltb5a2f6e6a3ed38a8#cs28c33ac4d2771621" target="_blank">Chelsea have been linked with a late swoop to sign Gyokeres</a> 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 <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/spending-spree-chelsea-keen-hijack-arsenal-move-viktor-gyokeres-aftermath-conference-league-triumph/bltb5a2f6e6a3ed38a8#cs28c33ac4d2771621" target="_blank">€100 million (£83m/$107m) release clause.</a> </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Deco said, per <a href="https://www.abola.pt/futebol/noticias/mercado-deco-comenta-possivel-interesse-do-barcelona-em-gyokeres-2025053112592172850" target="_blank">A Bola</a>: "Gyokeres is a great striker who did excellent things at Sporting but we’re currently not looking for that position.</p><p>"We have Lewandowski at number nine."</p>

WHAT DECO SAID

<p>Gyokeres' contract with Sporting expires in 2028 but he appears destined to leave the club this summer.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Arsenal and Chelsea handed Viktor Gyokoreres boost as Deco reveals why Barcelona not interested in transfer for Sporting sensation | Goal.com

Deco admits Barcelona are not aiming to sign a striker this summer, clearing the way for Arsenal and Chelsea to battle for Viktor Gyokeres.