Viktor Gyokeres has been given the green light to join Arsenal after Mikel Arteta made it clear he needs new signings. The Gunners have been keen to sign a new striker this month, with Gyokeres strongly linked. The Swede’s £84m release clause makes him the most attainable target.

MANCHESTER UNITED are optimistic about their prospects of signing Viktor Gyokeres this summer, according to reports. The Red Devils are eager to strengthen their front line ahead of next term.

The race is well and truly on to sign Sporting CP sensation Viktor Gyokeres, and Manchester United may hold the keys ahead of Arsenal despite being in the doldrums

Viktor Gyokeres is set to be one of the hottest properties in the summer transfer window, and Manchester United could hold the key to landing his signature.

Further down the pitch, Arsenal need to decide on a No 6 for the future. Thomas Partey, who turns 32 in the summer, and Jorginho, 33, are both into the final six months of their contracts. While Declan Rice can play as a No 6, his talents are better utilised as the left No 8 in Mikel Arteta’s system.

The race to sign Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyokeres has taken another twist, with Manchester United confident of beating Arsenal to his signature.

Manchester United are ready to shelve their interest in Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres and wait until the summer to make a move for the in-demand frontman