Portugal Roberto Martinez, the head coach, thinks that Viktor Gyokeres, who plays for Sporting, has been one of the top signings in Europe this season.
Gyokeres has had a significant impact at Sporting since his €24m (£20m) transfer from Coventry City last summer, scoring 36 goals in 39 games. Portuguese club.
The 25-year-old’s performances have caught the attention of various European clubs, including both Chelsea and Arsenal, who are seeking a new striker for the upcoming season. Arsenal and Chelsea, who are looking to sign a new striker at the end of the season.
Martinez’s Portugal team will aim to keep Gyokeres under control when they face Sweden in a friendly on Thursday evening.
And prior to the game in Guimaraes, he praised Sweden’s in-form striker.
‘In my opinion, he was one of the finest signings in the entire European market last summer,’ Martinez commented on Gyokeres at his press conference on Wednesday.
‘And it is fantastic for him to be playing in Portuguese football.’
Chelsea made a €85m (£73m) offer to acquire Gyokeres during the January transfer window.
However, Sporting turned down the opportunity to sell the striker and are waiting for a club to meet his €100mm (£85m) release clause.
When asked about his links with a move away from Sporting this summer, Gyokeres said: ‘It’s a sign that I’ve been performing well, but it’s not something I take too seriously.
‘It’s just rumor, but it’s enjoyable to discuss.
‘We’ll see what happens in the summer, I don’t know what will happen. But I really like Sporting and I don’t feel stressed at all for what’s to come.’
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