On Sunday, multiple major Portuguese outlets claimed that Manchester United were going to try and hijack Arsenal’s stalling deal for Gyökeres. The Red Devils were even described as “quite close” to striking an agreement with Sporting CP, who have thus far failed to find common ground with the Gunners.

This signing would mark another major statement from Arsenal in the transfer market, hot on the heels of confirming Noni Madueke’s arrival from Chelsea for £52 million.