Central to Gyökeres’s frustrations is a belief that he had an agreement with Sporting president Frederico Varandas to sell him for a certain fee, believed to be around €70 million (£60.4 million, $82 million). Varandas has publicly insisted Gyökeres will not be sold for such a price.

Viktor Gyokeres was Ruben Amorim’s priority target for the Manchester United striker’s position ahead of the new season, but Arsenal seemed to have edged ahead in the race.The Swede wanted

Newcastle's interest in Ollie Watkins might now force Arsenal to push through a quick deal for Viktor Gyokeres.