Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Sporting CP star, but are yet to agree a fee with the Portuguese club. Their president, Frederico Varandas, has insisted that they will not lower their asking price, though they do not want the €100 million release clause activated.

Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres can make Arsenal champions again, even if he doesn't quite measure up to Manchester City counterpart Erling Haaland.

A deal for the 27-year-old striker is not done as discussions continue over the fee — but the situation is progressing towards a conclusion.