The name of Viktor Gyökeres is gaining increasing prominence in the international sports scene, and why not? The relentless Swedish goal scorer has been producing truly exceptional numbers for some time now, capping off an outstanding start to the 2024/25 season with Sporting Lisbon, tallying nine goals and three assists in seven matches. Currently, he emerges as a strong contender in the 'race' for the Golden Boot for the 2024/25 season.
Now, the year 2025 appears to be a crucial moment in Viktor Gyökeres' career. Why? If he continues with this impressive goal-scoring projection, now at 27 years old, it would not be surprising for him to make the leap to a top European league and a 'top' club. However, this leap will not be the most economical, as his release clause amounts to 100 million euros, a considerable sum that the reigning Primeira Liga champions do not seem willing to negotiate due to the player's value in the European market.
In this regard, among the interested parties in Gyökeres stands out FC Barcelona, who see him as a potential successor to Robert Lewandowski. Despite the great goal-scoring form that 'Lewy' is currently enjoying at the Catalan club (four goals and two assists in six matches), the player's age (36) and the proximity of the end of his contract (2026) make it necessary to seek a replacement with experience in top-tier leagues.
The two 'big' Premier League clubs that have Viktor Gyökeres on their radar
The interest in Viktor Gyökeres is not limited to FC Barcelona, as Premier League clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham have also shown a strong interest in the Swedish forward. Both clubs believe that the Stockholm native would be a stellar addition to their respective squads, given his track record and goal-scoring ability.
At this point, as reported by the website 'Fichajes.net,' Chelsea sees Gyökeres as an opportunity to strengthen the striker position, where currently their natural choices include former player Marc Guiu and Nicolás Jackson. Meanwhile, Tottenham, despite also having two players who can play as a reference striker (Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison), considers that the addition of the Swede would be the statement signing needed to take their squad to the next level.
Gyökeres, who already has experience in English football with teams like Coventry City, Swansea City, and Brighton & Hove Albion U23 in the Championship, could return to the Premier League with a team in a leading role, marking a significant step in his journey towards the football elite. Time will tell if he manages to establish himself at the pinnacle of football, but for now, his next destination seems uncertain due to the interest from several teams in him.