Juventus have emerged as the favourites to sign Gyokeres given their willingness to match his £211,000-per-week salary demands, according to Corriere dello Sport. Arsenal are said to have shelved their interest in the Sporting man as a result of this development.

Let's focus on the latest transfer news making the headlines. Viktor Gyokeres heading to Arsenal?The Swedish striker, 27, has been linked with every big club in Europe over the last few years and it seems certain he will leave Sporting Lisbon this summer.

United have taken flak for their abysmal transfer record in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, but perhaps the tide is turning and signings like Heaven and Obi are the blueprint for a successful future.