Paris Saint-Germain seems in a good position to recruit Viktor Gyokeres, the nugget of Sporting Lisbon, this winter.
Currently one of the most prominent attackers in Europe, Gyokeres benefits from several assets which make PSG the club best placed to secure his services from January. Here are three major reasons why PSG could soon register the arrival of the Swedish international.
1. A privileged relationship with Sporting Lisbon
PSG enjoys an excellent relationship with Sporting Lisbon, a key factor in negotiations for Gyokeres. In recent years, the two clubs have been able to collaborate effectively on the transfer market, with recent examples such as the arrival of Nuno Mendes and Manuel Ugarte at PSG. These transactions helped strengthen ties between the two clubs and facilitate future discussions. Moreover, PSG is not the only club to have maintained relations with Sporting. Players like Jesé or Pablo Sarabia also made the link between the two teams, making the operation more fluid.
2. The interest and experience of Luis Campos
PSG sporting director Luis Campos knows Viktor Gyokeres perfectly. Before arriving in Paris, Campos had already spotted the Swedish striker, who has exploded onto the European scene in recent months. The Portuguese talent scout had already initiated discussions with representatives of Gyokeres and maintains good relations with those around him. This prior knowledge of the player and his clan constitutes a decisive advantage in the negotiations, allowing PSG to leave with a head start compared to other interested clubs.
3. An attractive project and a guaranteed starting place
Finally, PSG's biggest asset in this race to sign Gyokeres is the sporting project that it can offer him. Paris Saint-Germain, which has been actively looking for a top striker for several months, is offering the Swedish international an immediate starting place, a luxury that other European clubs cannot guarantee. Indeed, the big European teams already have their star attackers, which is not the case in Paris, where the arrival of a number 9 is a priority. In addition, PSG can offer more than attractive financial conditions, an element which works in its favor in the context of this possible operation.
Conclusion :
Viktor Gyokeres, whose market value continues to rise after his impressive performances in the Champions League and the championship, seems increasingly close to PSG. With a solid relationship with Sporting Lisbon, the expertise of Luis Campos and an attractive sporting project, PSG has the necessary arguments to get a head start on its competitors and attract Gyokeres this winter.
