Bought Sheshko! Romano: Manchester United once reached an agreement with Sporting CP, but Jocles only went to the Gunners

Sports 9:02pm, 12 October 2025 102

Well-known transfer reporter Romano updated his personal channel and talked about the details of Jocles joining Arsenal in this summer window.

Romano said: "Yocres's agent recently revealed on the show that originally Yokeres had decided to join Arsenal, but Sporting CP reached an agreement with Manchester United behind their backs. This is indeed the case."

"For a period of time, Sporting CP continued to recommend Yokeres to Manchester United, and even proposed a fixed transfer fee lower than Arsenal, but increased additional terms to facilitate Manchester United to complete the deal. Manchester United accepted this transaction plan, but Yokeres made it clear that although he respected Manchester United, But he just wants to join Arsenal. "

"For three or four days, Sporting CP tried every means to force Jocles to join Manchester United, hoping to complete the deal immediately. But Yokere insisted on waiting, remained patient, and finally joined Arsenal as he wished. "

In this summer window, the 27-year-old Yocles joined Arsenal for a fixed transfer fee of 65.8 million euros and a floating clause of 10.25 million euros; Manchester United spent a fixed transfer fee of 76.5 million euros and a floating clause of 8.5 million euros to sign the 22-year-old Sheshko.