A deal has not been finalized for the Swedish striker, but it appears he has emerged as Arsenal's favored option in a summer where they have also been in negotiations with RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko. The Bundesliga side have held firm on their price tag for the young Slovenian striker, believed to be $94 million.

Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Viktor Gyokeres and are now working to finalise a deal with Sporting CP for the centre-forward.

In fact, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that the forward is willing to give up more than £1.7m from his salary in order to facilitate a move, but he also adds that Sporting are demanding a higher fee from Arsenal before sanctioning a sale.