VIKTOR GYOKERES’ distraught dad was reportedly ‘reduced to tears’ after hearing that the striker’s move to Arsenal might COLLAPSE at the final hurdle. The ongoing saga over

The 27-year-old is doing all he can to complete the move to Arsenal and has hit back at Sporting CP through his lawyers, after he refused to rejoin training with the Portuguese club

The Red Devils, led by ex-Sporting boss Ruben Amorim who is held in the highest regard by Gyökeres, were linked with a move for the relentless goalscorer for much of the off-season. However, as United focused on deals for Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, Arsenal were given the edge in the race for Europe’s most sought-after striker.

Manchester United could hijack Arsenal's transfer deal for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres as the Red Devils are closing on an agreement to meet the Portuguese club's €70 million (£60.6m/$81.4m) valuation.

Reports from Spanish outlet AS revealed that Arsenal reached an 'agreement' with Sporting to sign the striker for a reported fee of €63,5 million (R1,3 billion), which could rise by an extra €10 million (R207 million) with add-ons and easy guarantees.

The summer transfer window rolls on as Premier League clubs and those around Europe look to add to their squads ahead of the 2025/26 season. Arsenal’s negotiations for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres had stalled due to a difference in valuation and terms,