Arsenal are close to a deal for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres after negotiations over the finer details of the transfer took longer than expected.

The former Arsenal forward was full of praise for Viktor Gyokeres, confident that the new signing will allow the club to reach new heights.

ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and many big deals are in the pipeline. The Gunners and Sporting have reached full agreement for Viktor Gyokeres, according to Fabrizio

Manchester United have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford as Marcus Rashford's exit nears whilst Arsenal continue to push for Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, with details of the Swedish striker’s contract and performance-based bonuses leaked online.

Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres is finally on the brink of becoming an Arsenal player, as three trusted sources have confirmed that an agreement between the two clubs has been reached - an agreement that actually includes an agent compromise.

New video has emerged of Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly reacting to the news that the Gunners are nearing a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres. Standard Sport understands the Gunners are ‘putting the finishing touches’ on a deal to bring in the prolific Swede, currently of Sporting CP, after protracted negotiations.

Arsenal may be closing in on the signing of Viktor Gyokeres as Sporting Lisbon identify a replacement.