The stalemate has reportedly devastated Gyokeres’ family who feel the 26-year-old is doing everything he can to get the move over the line. His father Stefan ‘burst into tears’ and was left emotionally distraught over the weekend, now believing move will not go through, according to Maisfutebol.

Arsenal take big step towards transfer as Sporting issued warning over £34.6m replacement - Gunners are closing in on their statement signing of the summer transfer window

ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and many big deals are in the pipeline. The Gunners have confirmed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea for around £50million.

Liverpool are closing in on their latest blockbuster transfer with an agreement for Hugo Ekitike all but in place while Arsenal and Manchester United also push for new strikers

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are all expected to bolster their attacking options before the start of the new Premier League season. It has already been a busy summer transfer window for the Gunners with four new arrivals which should soon become five with an official announcement for Cristhian Mosquera.

Liverpool have splashed the cash on a host of acquisitions in recent weeks, and they look set to fork out over £80million to secure the signature of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. Arsenal are also closing in on a new No. 9 in the shape of Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has hit an impasse, with discussions over the transfer structure reaching a frustrating deadlock. Talks with Sporting Lisbon have made little headway in recent days,

Arsenal have been linked with strikers for years to no avail but now it looks like the wait could finally be over. After talks with multiple attacking options including Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin