Arsenal face payout if Viktor Gyokeres hits milestone against Chelsea

Arsenal could owe Sporting CP an additional six-figure sum if Viktor Gyokeres reaches a goal involvement milestone against Chelsea on Sunday.

The Sweden international has triggered several performance-related add-ons since his arrival, with another potential payment looming for the Gunners.

Gyokeres currently sits on 17 goal involvements for the club, comprising 15 goals and two assists across all competitions.

His former club are reportedly due £437,000 for every 20 goal contributions he registers.

A hat-trick of goals or assists at the Emirates Stadium this weekend would see the forward hit that mark.

While three goal contributions in a single match is a significant demand, the striker has already achieved the feat against the Blues this season.

He scored twice and provided an assist in a 3-2 Carabao Cup semi-final victory earlier in the campaign.

Contract clauses and bonuses

The deal bringing the prolific scorer to north London included various structured payments beyond the initial transfer fee.

Arsenal have already paid out £1.1m after the forward reached 20 appearances lasting at least 45 minutes.

Sporting will continue to receive this amount for every block of 20 games up to his 80th appearance.

However, the payments regarding his direct output in front of goal are capped.

There is only one further instalment available beyond the upcoming milestone, should he reach 40 combined goals and assists.

European qualification costs

Further financial implications are tied to the club’s standing in European competition.

Sporting are set to receive approximately £874,000 for each season Arsenal qualify for the Champions League.

This specific clause remains active until the total accumulated bonus reaches £3.5m.

Gyokeres enters Sunday’s fixture in fine form, having recently scored a brace against Tottenham in the north London derby.