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.

Arsenal on nearing a ‘total agreement’ with Sporting Lisbon over the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres.Mikel Arteta’s side have been locked in negotiations with Sporting over a deal to sign the

Gyokeres was focused only on joining Arsenal and, despite late interest from elsewhere, he did not consider any other team.