In fact, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that the forward is willing to give up more than £1.7m from his salary in order to facilitate a move, but he also adds that Sporting are demanding a higher fee from Arsenal before sanctioning a sale.

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly “prioritised” Arsenal over his other Premier League suitors as talks reach a critical stage.

Arsenal are finally closing in on the signing of a new striker with Viktor Gyokeres poised to join them from Sporting Lisbon, though the clubs have yet to agree on a transfer fee