Viktor Gyokeres has missed his deadline for returning to pre-season training with Sporting CP and Arsenal have learned how it affects their pursuit of him.

However, a deal for Gyokeres has become complicated. The Sweden international has made it clear throughout the summer that Arsenal is his preferred destination, despite interest f

Central to Gyökeres’s frustrations is a belief that he had an agreement with Sporting president Frederico Varandas to sell him for a certain fee, believed to be around €70 million (£60.4 million, $82 million). Varandas has publicly insisted Gyökeres will not be sold for such a price.