Sporting have given Viktor Gyokeres permission to delay his return to pre-season until Friday while talks advance over potential Arsenal move. That development suggests the deal should accelerate next week as Arsenal close in on the top-level striker they have been targeting.

Arsenal fans have now seen what squad number Gyokeres is reportedly getting at N5, and they’re thrilled with the reports. David Ornstein reported on Friday that Arsenal had reached total agreement with Sporting over a move for Viktor Gyokeres, who is now set to travel to London.

The Gunners have needed a clear-cut striker for a while now, and Wednesday's win over Milan was just the latest example as to why

Myles Lewis-Skelly couldn't contain his excitement when he reacted on social media to the news of a breakthrough on Arsenal's transfer for Viktor Gyökeres.

His team were too predictable at times last season. This summer's recruitment should give the manager more flexibility and unpredictability

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Viktor Gyokeres, with the Swedish striker expected in London on Friday to finalise his move from Sporting CP. The Gunners have agreed a £63.8 million (€73.5m) deal and plan to integrate him into their pre-season tour in Singapore.

Arsenal are believed to have finally secured a full agreement with Sporting CP over the transfer of prolific striker Viktor Gyökeres after belatedly settling on suitable add-ons.