Talks had been at a stalemate, but Arsenal have made progress over the weekend and are now closing in on a deal to sign their No1 striker target, who has scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting.

Arsenal have been in negotiations to sign Viktor Gyokeres for some time, and finally it seems they have a breakthrough over a £70million transfer for the Sporting Lisbon striker

Despite a slow start to the summer transfer window, Arsenal have been quick to strengthen their squad in July. They announced the £5million signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea right at the start of the month, before confirming Martin Zubimendi's arrival in a £51m deal from Real Sociedad.