Sporting CP's Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has sent Arsenal fans into a frenzy after appearing to drop a major transfer hint during a pre-season friendly.
The 26-year-old forward, who has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates this summer, celebrated a goal against Braga by making a gesture that many interpreted as a nod to the Gunners.
The Celebration That Started It All
In the 63rd minute of Sunday's match, Gyokeres found the net before turning to the cameras and making what appeared to be a deliberate 'A' shape with his hands. The moment was instantly captured by eagle-eyed supporters who flooded social media with speculation.
"It looked too intentional to be coincidental," one fan tweeted, while another added: "He's basically an Arsenal player already!"
Arsenal's Striker Search
Mikel Arteta's side have been actively seeking attacking reinforcements this summer after narrowly missing out on the Premier League title last season. Gyokeres, who scored an impressive 43 goals in all competitions for Sporting last term, has emerged as a prime target.
The Swedish international's potential arrival would provide competition for Kai Havertz and could see Eddie Nketiah's playing time further reduced.
What This Means for Sporting
While the Portuguese club are reluctant to lose their star man, they're reportedly willing to negotiate for the right price. Arsenal are believed to be preparing a bid in the region of £60 million, though Sporting's release clause stands at £85 million.
With the new Premier League season just weeks away, this transfer saga looks set to dominate headlines in the coming days.
