What once looked like a near-done deal may now be slipping away as talks between the Gunners and Sporting CP have reportedly hit a brick wall. The North London club had apparently agreed personal terms with the Swedish striker. Gyokeres was even ready to sign a five-year deal.

Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres in the summer transfer window.

The Gunners are still in talks to sign an exciting 22-year-old striker despite thundering towards a deal for Viktor Gyokeres, teeing up the possibility of a double swoop