Gyokeres is a forward-thinking player who loves to run in behind, work the channels, and his first thought on the ball is whether he can shoot. However, he’s not an archetypal penalty-box poacher; aerial duels and receiving crosses aren’t his biggest strengths.

Despite agreeing the basic framework of a move for Gyökeres weeks ago, Arsenal and Sporting found themselves butting heads over the nature of the add-ons proposed by the Gunners, which invited pressure of a potential hijack from long-term admirers Manchester United.

Tottenham are back to the negotiating table with Bayern Munich – and getting one over on their north London rivals in the process

F ans have given their verdict on Viktor Gyokeres after the Swedish striker came off the bench to make his debut in Arsenal 's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season North London Derby. Gyokeres joined the Gunners from Sporting CP earlier this month in a £64m deal after weeks of negotiations between the two clubs for the 27-year-old.