Viktor Gyokeres’ long and painful transfer saga this summer has taken another twist today, when days ago it looked like Arsenal had finally reached an agreement with Sporting over the player’s

Gabriel Magalhaes admitted that Viktor Gyokeres is a ‘great’ player as the Sporting Lisbon striker inches closer to his move to Arsenal. The Gunners have identified the Sweden international as their leading transfer target up front and have made huge progress in getting a deal over the line in recent weeks.

Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon remain locked in talks over a deal for Viktor Gyokeres and the saga over the striker's future is now said to be affecting the player and his family