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 have completed the signing of Martin Zubimendi and are now closing in on Viktor Gyokeres, while Noni Madueke and Christopher Nkunku are heading for the exit at Chelsea

Viktor Gyokeres has accepted to give up €2m from his salary in order to facilitate a transfer to Arsenal from Sporting CP.Sporting and Arsenal are locked in negotiations over the transfer of the