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.

Manchester United have been handed hope over Viktor Gyokeres after the latest update in negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting Clube de Portugal.

Viktor Gyokeres becoming an Arsenal player seems inevitable but there are still some finer details to resolve with Sporting CP. The 27-year-old and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko were quickly identified as Arsenal's two potential striker signings with negotiations for both taking place.