Viktor Gyokeres

Sporting CP striker favours Arsenal over Juventus, despite Italian side preparing a larger offer, as agent manoeuvres clear path to London move.

Juventus plan to sell eight players to fund a bid for Gyökeres, but the striker only wants Arsenal, as Sporting rage over a disputed clause and alleged collusion.

Viktor Gyokeres is furious with Sporting for blocking his move despite a verbal exit promise. The fallout risks derailing one of the summer’s biggest deals.

Arsenal will meet Sporting again next week to push for Gyökeres signing, with the striker keen and Juventus and Manchester United still circling.

Arsenal face accusations of collusion over Gyökeres transfer as Sporting reject claims of secret clause and warn agent is making things worse.

Arsenal remain Gyökeres’ preferred destination as Sporting hold out for €80m. Man United wait in background if Gunners fail to agree deal.

Juventus prepare formal bid for Sporting striker, but Gyökeres is not ruling out Arsenal as he waits to see if the London club return with an improved offer.

Arsenal make formal offer for Viktor Gyökeres as Sporting consider response. Deal below clause, but talks continue with rivals watching closely.

David Ornstein has suggested Arsenal’s summer striker shortlist is down to three names, but there’s no conclusion to the saga just yet.

In spite of suggestions that Arsenal are prioritising Benjamin Sesko, the Gunners have held a new meeting with Viktor Gyokeres’ agent, with the player furious at Sporting CP.

Manchester United are pushing for Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal fade from the race, but Sporting CP are publicly claiming the striker will cost more than reported.

Arsenal’s focus on RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko means their pursuit of Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres is at a standstill, according to a report.

Arsenal’s apparent top-two striker targets this summer are currently injured, with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres both missing internationals this week.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Benjamin Sesko is advancing, with Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta now on the same page with regards to prioritising the RB Leipzig striker.

Arsenal could still go back for Ollie Watkins this summer, according to a report, with no obvious decision made on their priority striker target.

Viktor Gyökeres may have laughed off a direct question about joining Arsenal, but the Swedish striker’s cryptic reply has done little to cool speculation about his future.

Arsenal haven’t ruled out a move for Viktor Gyokeres despite ongoing talks over Benjamin Sesko, and the Swedish striker has verbally agreed to join.

Chelsea have joined the race for Arsenal-linked striker Viktor Gyokeres, enquiring over the conditions of a potential deal in recent days.

Sporting CP vice president Francisco Salgado Zenha has denied reports that the club have already received an offer for Arsenal-linked striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal’s next internal review is next week as the club continue detailed planning for next season with Andrea Berta overseeing recruitment.