Arsenal, meanwhile, are chasing a blockbuster move for Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres to improve their forward line. He is reportedly desperate to join the Gunners but his future will depend on whether a transfer fee can be agreed.

Sporting have given Viktor Gyokeres permission to delay his return to pre-season until Friday while talks advance over potential Arsenal move. That development suggests the deal should accelerate next week as Arsenal close in on the top-level striker they have been targeting.

Manchester United still have work to do in the transfer window and updates have been offered on Viktor Gyokeres and Bryan Mbeumo as Ruben Amorim attempts to strengthen his squad

The Swedish striker is reportedly leaving Sporting CP this summer as the same player has asked for a move in the transfer window and Arsenal emerged as the strongest candidate to sign Gyokeres. Arsenal are looking for a central striker and he's considered among the best players in that role and the player is now pushing for the Premier League move and won't be back in Portugal to start preparing the new season.

Viktor Gyokeres' probable move to Arsenal could collapse after transfer talks with Sporting CP, having reached an impasse. Gunners officials have been in Lisbon since last Friday to negotiate terms with the Portuguese club,

Things look very promising for Arsenal on the Viktor Gyökeres front, even though an offer has been turned down.