But their long-drawn-out bid to land a new striker continues as they struggle to agree a transfer fee with Sporting for Gyokeres. It’s believed Arsenal have met the Portuguese side’s €80m [£69] asking price, though Sporting are insisting on €70m ...

Chelsea target Donnarumma, Gyokeres on strike, Arsenal agree Madueke and Spurs’ Gibbs-White twist - Arsenal have hit a stumbling block in their hope of a Viktor Gyokeres deal as Brentford set their pr

It was reported earlier in June that Gyokeres had "officially" rejected United and a reunion with former Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim following Arsenal making their interest clear.

Despite being under contract with Sporting, Gyokeres has not reported back for training. He is currently on holiday in Sweden and has reportedly communicated that he does not intend to return to the Portuguese club. The striker has packed his belongings and is believed to be ready to join Arsenal as soon as the deal is finalised.

Romano wrote on X: ‘Arsenal are now getting closer to signing Viktor Gyökeres after new round of talks in recent hours. Gyökeres will NOT return for training at Sporting as he’s fully focused on leaving the club; Arsenal are now advancing. Nothing done yet but discussions underway.’