On Sunday, multiple major Portuguese outlets claimed that Manchester United were going to try and hijack Arsenal’s stalling deal for Gyökeres. The Red Devils were even described as “quite close” to striking an agreement with Sporting CP, who have thus far failed to find common ground with the Gunners.

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.

Arsenal have been in talks with Sporting Lisbon for weeks over Viktor Gyokeres but a deal is yet to be agreed and Manchester United have swooped in with a late bid