Manchester United transfer news as Ruben Amorim looks set to miss out on Viktor Gyokeres this summer
Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres is closing in on a move to Arsenal(Image: Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres' move to the Premier League is finally seeming to get closer, just not to Manchester United.
United have been strongly linked with a move for the Sporting CP striker but have faced stiff competition from Arsenal. The Gunners have been the favourites to land Gyokeres since it emerged that the 27-year-old preferred a move to the Emirates Stadium.
Fall-out between the striker's camp and Sporting CP has left the deal in the unknown for the past few weeks. However, it appears that Mikel Arteta is set to bolster his forward line with Gyokeres following a breakthrough in talks.
Here, MEN Sport provides you a lowdown on all the latest news regarding Gyokeres..
Advanced talks
The news that Arsenal have been waiting for. The Athletic have reported that Arsenal are now in advanced talks with Sporting CP to sign Gyokeres.
It's not thought that a deal is done but discussions over the transfer fee are underway. Personal terms aren't thought to be a problem with a proposed five-year contract on the table.
Deal structure
CNN Portugal have reported that Gyokeres won't stay at Sporting CP with an agreement worth €75m (£65m) close to being finalised between the two clubs.
The report states that the Gunners will pay €65m (£56.1m) upfront with a further potential €15m (£12.9m) paid in future bonuses. Negotiations are thought to continue on Sunday with the details of how much Arsenal will pay Sporting in future.
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after winning the Portuguese title with Sporting CP
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after winning the Portuguese title with Sporting CP
It's also thought that 'difficult objectives' could translate into more money arriving at Sporting CP, including the possibility of Gyokeres winning the Ballon d'Or or the club winning the Champions League.
Gyokeres stance
Prior to the bombshell that a deal was getting closer, it was reported that Gyokeres had been handed an extended break for his return to pre-season.
Sporting CP players return to training on Monday but the striker is being allowed to return to Lisbon on Friday. However, there's an understanding that the 27-year-old is threatening to go on striker to seal an exit.
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