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.

The Gunners are closing in on their fifth signing of the summer transfer window as a deal for the Swedish striker worth an initial €63.5million (£54.86m) plus a further €10m (£8.64m) in add-ons is in place.

Arsenal will soon add Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera to their list of summer signings after completing a £52million deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke