Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Arsenal Signing of Viktor Gyokeres Under Police Investigation
Arsenal's new player, Viktor Gyokeres, is connected to a police investigation.
Someone related to the deal has been shot at, possibly due to a dispute over money.
The police are looking into whether the transfer was linked to this shooting, involving the demand of money and possibly blackmailing.
The transfer had taken place a few weeks back, with a reported value of £64 million.
The police are also looking for a share of money.
Arsenal's signing of Viktor Gyokeres is under investigation by police.
The investigation concerns a possible link between the transfer and a shooting in Sweden.
A relative of an agent involved in the deal was targeted in the shooting.
The relative is suspected of being 'pressured for money' and possibly blackmailed.
The transfer, worth £64 million, was completed on July 26th.
- Who
- Police are investigating links to Arsenal's signing of Viktor Gyokeres and a relative of an agent involved in the transfer.
- What
- An investigation into potential criminal activity related to the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres.
- When
- The transfer was completed on July 26th. The shooting occurred before or after the transfer, the details are unclear.
- Where
- Huddinge, near Stockholm, Sweden.
- Why
- To determine if there was a criminal motive, such as blackmail or pressure for money, tied to the transfer.
- Player
- Viktor Gyokeres
- Club
- Arsenal
- Transfer Amount
- £64 million
- Previous Club
- Sporting CP
- Location of Shooting
- Huddinge, near Stockholm
- Date of Transfer Completion
- July 26th