Gyökeres has made it abundantly clear that he has no desire to return to Sporting, having refused to report for pre-season, while Sporting president Frederico Varandas has insisted he is happy to fine Gyökeres and keep him at the club if Arsenal do not meet their demands.

Viktor Gyökeres is nearing a €73.5 million move to Arsenal. While his impressive goal-scoring record and relentless running are enticing, questions remain about his aerial ability and Premier League readiness.