Overview

• Clubs remain deadlocked over the structure and achievability of up to £8.6 million in performance-related bonuses atop the agreed £55 million base fee.
• Gyökeres has refused to return to Sporting’s pre-season training and is maintaining fitness through individual workouts in Stockholm.
• Sporting CP have initiated legal proceedings against Gyökeres for his no-show at the training ground, and his representatives have replied with a formal letter rejecting any return.
• Manchester United have lodged a late proposal worth €70–80 million in a bid to hijack Arsenal’s pursuit of the Sweden international.
• Sporting have opened recruitment talks for Almería striker Luis Javier Suarez, who carries a €40 million release clause as a potential replacement.