Gyökeres has made it abundantly clear that he has no desire to return to Sporting, having refused to report for pre-season, while Sporting president Frederico Varandas has insisted he is happy to fine Gyökeres and keep him at the club if Arsenal do not meet their demands.

William Gallas has suggested that Arsenal's success this season could depend on how quickly Viktor Gyokeres adapts to the physical demands of English football, should the move go through. Arsenal and Sporting Clube de Portugal have been in negotiations for some time over a deal for Gyokeres.

Arsenal to accelerate transfer plans after Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera join Arsenal will accelerate their attempts to get players out the door as they close in on the £130million triple signing of Cristhian Mosquera, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres.