Chelsea Launch £64m Bid for Sporting Lisbon Star Amid Summer Spending Plans

Chelsea have reportedly submitted a £64 million offer to sign Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyökeres, a player who is also attracting strong interest from Arsenal.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, the Blues are ready to press ahead with a major summer move as part of their ongoing efforts to strengthen the squad under manager Enzo Maresca.

Since Todd Boehly’s consortium took over in May 2022, Chelsea have consistently topped the Premier League net spend charts.

Their recruitment strategy—focused on acquiring young, high-potential talent—has faced criticism for overinvestment and short-term results. Despite the controversy, the club appears committed to backing Maresca in the transfer market.

Gyökeres, known for his physical presence and sharp goal-scoring instincts, has had a standout season in Portugal and is seen as a solution to Chelsea’s lack of a consistent striker.

With competition from Premier League rivals, securing his signature would mark a significant coup for the West London side.

Chelsea are also reportedly preparing “three bombshell” signings this summer, suggesting a busy window ahead as the club looks to rebuild after a turbulent season.

While the campaign began with promise under Maresca, recent form has been underwhelming, leaving the Blues mid-table and prompting further scrutiny of their recruitment model.

As the summer window approaches, Chelsea’s ambitious plans could reshape their squad once again, with Gyökeres potentially leading the next wave of arrivals.