Arsenal are yet to reach an agreement with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres despite Fabrizio Romano’s claims on Tuesday, according to reports.

Jose Mourinho has suggested Viktor Gyokeres could struggle at Arsenal against ‘stronger teams and better players’ after hitting out at the ‘lies’ that surrounded one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer.

Despite agreeing the basic framework of a move for Gyökeres weeks ago, Arsenal and Sporting found themselves butting heads over the nature of the add-ons proposed by the Gunners, which invited pressure of a potential hijack from long-term admirers Manchester United.

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New video has emerged of Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly reacting to the news that the Gunners are nearing a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres. Standard Sport understands the Gunners are ‘putting the finishing touches’ on a deal to bring in the prolific Swede, currently of Sporting CP, after protracted negotiations.

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With Bryan Mbeumo now through the door, Manchester United will switch their focus to signing an out-and-out striker, and a report has revealed yet another opportunity to beat Arsenal to Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres.

A lawyer has claimed Viktor Gyokeres could have to pay a huge fine if he refuses to play for Sporting as 'termination clause' revealed.