**_Sporting CP and Arsenal are hoping to agree a deal for Viktor Gyökeres before the end of this week._**
Negotiations are ongoing between the two clubs over a potential summer transfer for the 27-year-old striker.
An agreement has yet to be reached, but talks are said to be heading in the right direction, with growing optimism that a deal can be completed.
Now, **_[Simon Collings of The Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-transfer-news-gyokeres-deadline-b1236996.html)_** reports that Sporting and Arsenal hope to finalise an agreement for Gyökeres before the end of the week.
The Portuguese giants are set to begin pre-season training on Friday, and all parties are aiming to complete a deal for the Sweden international before then.
Arsenal are understood to have submitted an initial offer worth €65m plus €15m in bonuses, but that proposal has not been accepted.
Reports in Portugal suggest that Sporting are holding out for around €70m upfront, plus €10m in bonuses — taking the total package to €80m.
Gyökeres has already agreed a five-year contract with Arsenal ahead of a potential move.