Price proved to be one of the determining factors behind Arsenal’s decision to favour a move for Viktor Gyökeres rather than Benjamin Šeško this summer, per a report in Germany.

Viktor Gyokeres looks set to finally become the striker Arsenal have been needing to sign for years. The Gunners have made their move to sign the Swede from Sporting CP, advancing talks with the Portuguese side over a £70million deal.

Arsenal have taken another huge step towards signing Viktor Gyokeres.Standard Sport understands that the Gunners are closing in on the signing of the Sporting star as Mikel Arteta looks to land his desired statement striker signing finally.