Viktor Gyokeres sends Arsenal another cryptic five-word message after blunt transfer response

Viktor Gyokeres has posted a cryptic message on social media following Sporting CP's 5-0 win over Boavista. The 26-year-old striker, who continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League, , netting his second hat-trick of the month.

Gyokeres has now featured 30 times in the Primeira Liga this season, . Playing a key role in Rui Borges' side, he's helped Sporting climb to the top of the Portuguese top-flight with just three games to go.

The Sweden international bettered his hat-trick heroics from last week by putting four past Boavista on Sunday night. After the game, .

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Captioning a photo of himself holding the match ball, the Swede, whose contract at the José Alvalade Stadium expires in June 2028, wrote: " [spade card emoji]."

By Monday lunchtime, and 3,000 comments. His teammates showed their support, fuelling speculation that he could stay at Sporting this summer.

"All on green," said Zeno Debast. Meanwhile, Jeremiah St. Juste wrote: "ALL IN [clubs, hearts, diamonds and spades emoji]."

Earlier this month, , but he remained tight-lipped. Following Sporting's 3-1 win over Moreirense, the Swede was asked if he liked London. Gyokeres replied: "I like Lisbon."

Then, on his 'gentleman's agreement' to leave the club in the summer, Gyokeres added: "I can’t say anything about that. No one can predict what will happen, we enjoy the moment..."

The line of questioning followed cryptic comments from Borges, who suggested that the club will offload the striker in the summer. In March, as quoted by the , the Sporting boss said: "He is the best in the league, clearly.

"There are no adjectives to describe Viktor. He is an extraordinary striker, very important to our team. He has helped the team to grow with confidence.

"Quality of play, he passes it on to his teammates. Today the team responded great, we played a game with great quality, always connected. That’s what I asked for, and that’s what they did.

"He is a focused player who pays attention to details, he is competitive, never lets his guard down, and doesn’t want to rest. Maybe today he could rest. It is a young team, and he, as an athlete, player and teammate, instils confidence in his teammates with what he gives to the team."

Borges added: "Viktor is a player… I think there are no words: it is unlikely that another player of his quality will emerge in our league over the next few years. He is clearly above average."

Then, suggesting that Gyokeres could leave in the summer, the Sporting boss said: "Sporting recognised his talent, and here we are. Fortunately, we have him at Sporting. We must make the most of the time we have with him because he is truly exceptional.

"I have said this before, and I will continue to say it: he brings a lot to the team, and his teammates are aware of what he contributes, which is why they look for him during games.

"The collective effort also plays a role, as no one can succeed alone. Viktor is a game-changer, and he will continue to be, whether with us or elsewhere. His quality is undeniable; it is phenomenal."