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Sporting withheld Gyökeres’ wages as punishment for missing training, while the striker gave up over £1.7m to force through a move to Arsenal.

Arsenal’s bid for Viktor Gyokeres is stalled over add-ons and payment terms, as Sporting CP holds firm on their demands.

Viktor Gyokeres remains absent from Sporting CP as talks with Arsenal continue, with final negotiations over his €63.5m transfer still to be completed.

Arsenal still pushing for Benjamin Sesko despite closing in on Viktor Gyökeres, with both strikers potentially joining as talks reach a critical phase.

According to Record, Viktor Gyökeres has refused to return to Sporting CP and is ready to force a move elsewhere if Arsenal deal is blocked.

Gyökeres to meet Sporting president Varandas over broken transfer promises, as tensions rise and Premier League move hangs in the balance.

Viktor Gyokeres has personally informed Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas that he wants to leave, and he’s not expected to return to training with his current club.

Gyokeres has reportedly told family he expects to sign for Arsenal, as tensions rise over Sporting’s demands and a disputed release clause.

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 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.

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 agree deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. Salary terms set, farewell planned, and other exits from Lisbon could yet shape the Gunners’ summer.

Arsenal have submitted a formal offer for Viktor Gyökeres, but Sporting aren’t ready to sell just yet. Others are circling and the price could rise fast.

Sporting CP appoint João Pereira as their new head coach ahead of the Champions League clash against Arsenal, following Rúben Amorim’s departure to Manchester United.

Viktor Gyökeres could leave Sporting in the summer for €75 million, thanks to a secret agreement with Frederico Varandas, despite a €100 million release clause.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres hits a roadblock as the Portuguese club demands his full £85 million release clause.

Sporting desperate to keep Amorim and Gyokeres. Arsenal’s interest in the striker adds uncertainty. Conflicting reports on move.