Arsenal have persistently flirted with moves for both Gyokeres and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko this summer but if the ex-Coventry City hitman does not show up for training in Lisbon, there is optimism Sporting may crack and eventually, soften their stance.

SPORTING LISBON fear Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres will carry out his threat and go on strike tomorrow. The centre-forward could try to force a move to the Prem by not reporting for the

Viktor Gyokeres has rejected two more offers with the Sporting CP striker still determined to join Arsenal this summer. The Sweden international remains in a heated stand-off with his club and is desperate to secure a summer transfer away with north London his preferred destination.