An Arsenal delegation flew to Lisbon last week to hammer out a transfer agreement with Sporting CP over star striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal technical chief Andrea Berta is in Portugal today to close a deal for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.

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.

The Swedish forward is Mikel Arteta's main desire to reinforce his offense.

A clause in Viktor Gyökeres’s contract could make it difficult for Sporting CP to turn down offers for him that don’t meet their asking price.

Sporting CP are reportedly 'waiting' for a fresh offer from Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres, or he will have to follow 'orders' from Sporting after it was previously stated he doesn't want to.

Arsenal are advancing in talks with Sporting over the signing of Viktor Gyokeres. A deal has not been finalized for the Swedish striker, but it appears he has emerged as Arsenal's favored option in a summer where they have also been in negotiations with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko.

Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Viktor Gyokeres and are now working to finalise a deal with Sporting CP for the centre-forward.

Viktor Gyokeres looks set to finally become the striker Arsenal have been needing to sign for years. The Gunners have made their move to sign the Swede from Sporting CP, advancing talks with the Portuguese side over a £70million deal.

Viktor Gyokeres is desperate to move from Sporting CP to Arsenal and might give up a large amount of money to make it happen.