Chelsea Boosted as Barcelona Drop Out of Race for Viktor Gyökeres
Chelsea’s hopes of signing Viktor Gyökeres have received a major boost as Barcelona have decided against pursuing the prolific Sporting CP striker, leaving the Blues with one less major competitor in the race.
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Chelsea’s pursuit of Viktor Gyökeres has been strengthened by Barcelona’s decision to end their interest in the Swedish striker. The 25-year-old has been in sensational form for Sporting CP, scoring 35 goals this season and attracting interest from multiple top European clubs. However, Barcelona have opted to stick with Robert Lewandowski, whose contract now runs until 2026, leaving Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Real Madrid as the main contenders for Gyökeres’ signature. With Chelsea looking for a high-quality No. 9 to replace Nicolas Jackson, this development increases their chances of securing the £58m-rated forward.
- Barcelona withdraw interest in Viktor Gyökeres, opting to rely on 36-year-old Robert Lewandowski.
- Gyökeres has scored 78 goals in 87 appearances for Sporting CP since joining from Coventry City in 2023.
- Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Real Madrid remain in the race for the Swedish international.
- Gyökeres could replace Nicolas Jackson as Chelsea’s main striker.
- Barcelona may seek a new striker in the future, but by then, Gyökeres is likely to have moved elsewhere.
With fewer obstacles in their way, Chelsea now have a clearer shot at securing one of Europe’s most in-demand strikers—if they are willing to meet Sporting’s asking price.
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Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
