Arsenal have departed for their pre-season tour to Asia without Viktor Gyökeres as talks continue with Sporting Lisbon over a move for the striker.

Sporting CP fans have made clear their thoughts on Viktor Gyökeres’s desire to leave the club, as an Arsenal transfer edges towards completion. Gyökeres had never played top flight football before arriving in Lisbon in 2023, but 97 goals and two Lia Portugal titles later, the Swede’s intent for moving has hardly been a secret.

Arsenal have been told Viktor Gyökeres will be their player once his asking price is met – with the Sporting Lisbon striker going on strike to force through his move to the Emirates Stadium.

Viktor Gyökeres is nearing a €73.5 million move to Arsenal. While his impressive goal-scoring record and relentless running are enticing, questions remain about his aerial ability and Premier League readiness.