Arsenal are trying to overcome one final hitch as they look to get a deal for Viktor Gyokeres over the line, while Sporting have a prolific replacement lined up

The new issue holding up Arsenal's move for Viktor Gyokeres has been revealed and once again it centres on Sporting CP moving the goalposts

Gyokeres's impending transfer to North London had been slightly held up by a Sporting soap opera, as club president Frederico Varandas firstly denied the existence of a €70m (£60.7m) gentleman's agreement with the striker's camp.

Sporting CP's players have embarked on a pre-season camp with one notable name missing: Viktor Gyokeres. And the reaction to his absence hints that a move to Arsenal may be a foregone conclusion

Liverpool have made a move for Arsenal target Alexander Isak prompting a predictable yet ironic response from sections of the north London side's fan base.

Arsenal are still hopeful of finalising a deal to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres in time for the start of their pre-season tour, despite a report in Portugal throwing the move into doubt.

Gyokeres has even given up £1.7m in wages in order to sign for Arsenal, although Sporting CP are standing firm, with Club President Frederico Varandas saying: “If they don’t want to pay Viktor’s fair market value, we’ll be very comfortable with that for the next three years.

Arsenal are working to land Gyokeres and have a five-year deal prepared, subject to the clubs reaching an agreement over a fee.

Beyond Arsenal, Goldbridge expanded the discussion to the broader Premier League transfer market. He praised Chelsea, saying, “Chelsea deservedly beat the best team in the world, which is PSG,” and highlighted the dominance of English clubs, remarking, “We now have a Super League and it’s benefiting the Premier League massively.”

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has posted another positive report on his recovery from knee surgery.Jesus has been out of action since mid-January after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during the FA Cup third round tie at home to Manchester United.