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Arsenal Set to Abandon Gyokeres Deal Over Sporting's Price Hike
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Arsenal are reportedly prepared to pull out of negotiations for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres after the Portuguese club dramatically raised their asking price, according to a report by Record.
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Gyokeres, who has been in scintillating form with 67 goals in 52 appearances for the Portuguese champions, has attracted strong interest from top European clubs this summer. Arsenal, believed to be leading the race, had initially hoped that a bid in the region of €70 million (£60m/$81m) would be sufficient to secure the Swedish forward's services.
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