November 21, 2024

According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the Primeira Liga outfit are planning to offer the forward a pay bump as part of a new contract to reward him for his loyalty to the club.

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Gyokeres signed for Sporting last summer from Coventry in a deal worth a reported €20 million (£16.9 million).

The deal also included a sell-on clause worth 15 per cent, which means the Sky Blues could have received another windfall from the striker if he left again this summer.

Gyokeres has earned a lot of praise for his performances in the Portuguese top flight, where he scored 29 goals in 33 appearances in his debut season, as well as notching 10 assists – all of which has led to speculation over his future and perhaps moving on to a bigger club after just one year in Lisbon.

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Gyokeres is set to stay at Sporting beyond the summer market, despite reported interest from the likes of Arsenal.

The Swede was linked with a move back to English football earlier in the year, with Chelsea among the clubs mentioned as a potential next destination.

However, the 26-year-old is set to commit his future to Sporting for at least another season by turning down a move.

Gyokeres is currently recovering from an injury issue that required surgery, but he has impressed the hierarchy at Sporting by getting ready in time for pre-season, which is now underway.

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