With a contract that keeps him at Estádio José Alvalade until June 2028, the 23-year-old is a valuable asset to Sporting, and they will only accept a bid of up to £86 million to unload him.

The Sweden international agreed to leave Championship outfit Coventry City for Sporting in the summer of last year, paying £20 million. Since then, he has made a name for himself as one of the best recruits for the summer. For Ruben Amorim’s squad this season, Gyökeres has scored 20 goals in 24 games, or one goal every 96 minutes.

The Portuguese squad was reportedly offered £73 million (€80 million + a €5 million fixed fee) by Chelsea to get Gyokeres, who has long attracted the attention of The Blues.

However, the source claims that this offer was rejected since it does not satisfy Sporting’s entire demand for an £86 million (€100 million) release clause

Owing to his extended contract, which keeps him at Estádio José Alvalade until June 2028, Sporting will only entertain an offer of up to £86 million in order to convince their prized player to sign elsewhere.

First offer

Last summer, the Sweden international signed a £20 million deal to join Sporting from Championship team Coventry City. He has since established himself as one of the summer’s top recruits. Gyökeres has scored 20 goals in 24 games for Ruben Amorim’s team this season, averaging a goal per 96 minutes.

Gyokeres has long drawn interest from The Blues, and according to Record, Chelsea offered the Portuguese team £73 million (€80 million + a €5 million fixed fee) in exchange for Gyokeres’ acquisition.

Nevertheless, this offer was turned down because, according to the source, it falls short of Sporting’s complete £86 million (€100 million) release clause demand.

Due to his lengthy contract, which keeps him at Estádio José Alvalade until June 2028, the 23-year-old will only accept an offer of up to £86 million to persuade Sporting to part with their valued player.

This season, Chelsea’s performance in front of goal has been patchy. Throughout the season, their narrative has remained consistent: they have both created and missed numerous opportunities. Only 35 League goals have been scored by Mauricio Pochettino’s club thus far, which is the third-fewest of any team in the top half of the Premier League standings this year.

Since the transfer market opened, the West London club has been linked to numerous strikers. They may try to add to their over £1 billion buying binge by signing a striker.

After being connected to both Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen, The Blues are now focusing on Gyokeres, a striker for Lisbon, in an attempt to improve their goal-scoring situation up front

It remains to be seen if Chelsea would reach Sporting’s £86 million value or find a less expensive replacement in light of Financial Fair Play issues, as reports indicate their initial bid was turned down.