VIKTOR GYOKERES has been brutally dug out by Sporting Lisbon fans ahead of his impending transfer to Arsenal.
Gyokeres, 27, has been determined to secure a move away from the Portuguese champions this summer and refused to return to pre-season training last Friday as a result.
GettyViktor Gyokeres saw two Sporting Lisbon fan banners aimed at him[/caption]
XThe first half banner said ‘I don’t cry for those who leave, I’m happy for those who stay’[/caption]
XThe second half banner said: ‘No one is above the club’s interests, no matter who they are’[/caption]
The Swede is set to join Arsenal in a deal worth £63.5m after two stunning seasons since joining from Coventry, which have yielded 97 goals and 28 assists in 102 games.
But his actions have soured his previously pristine reputation at the club.
Club president Frederico Varandas threatened the striker with disciplinary action last weekend, and fans have now followed suit by revealing their own damning verdict against the player.
Sporting were in action against Celtic for their opening pre-season friendly against Celtic at the Estadio Algarve on Wednesday.
Fans showed off two banners in the match – which the team lost 2-0 – aimed at Gyokeres.
Portuguese outlet A Bola report the first banner read: “I don’t cry for those who leave, I’m happy for those who stay.”
As the second half rolled around, another banner was revealed by fans.
The second one said: “No one is above the club’s interests, no matter who they are.”
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His transfer away from the club is set to be completed this week.
However, reports from Portugal suggest the deal could be on the verge of collapsing, with Arsenal disagreeing with the nature of £8.7m worth of bonuses Sporting want in the deal.
The Gunners – having already splashed out over £70m on Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizablaga – are set to welcome three new signings this week.
If he is signed, Gyokeres will lead a hat-trick of deals for Mikel Arteta‘s side.
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera are expected to complete moves to the Emirates this week.
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