Overview

• Viktor Gyokeres has told friends and family he expects to join Arsenal for next season.
• Sporting Lisbon is holding out for roughly £80 million, far above the £60 million his camp believed would secure his release.
• The striker’s representatives are frustrated after believing that a £50 million plus £8 million add-ons agreement had been struck.
• President Frederico Varandas has denied any commitment to a discounted exit fee and accused Gyokeres of blackmail tactics.
• Manchester United have maintained their interest but the striker’s preference for Champions League football positions Arsenal as the frontrunner.