Arsenal are close to a deal for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres after negotiations over the finer details of the transfer took longer than expected.

Arsenal on nearing a ‘total agreement’ with Sporting Lisbon over the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres.Mikel Arteta’s side have been locked in negotiations with Sporting over a deal to sign the

Gyokeres was focused only on joining Arsenal and, despite late interest from elsewhere, he did not consider any other team.