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TEAMtalk on MSNViktor Gyokeres to Arsenal facing ‘imminent collapse’ with Man Utd to offer shock lifeline – reportManchester United have reportedly been given fresh hope of signing Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal continue to face difficulties in the pursuit of their top striker target
Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly seen his Sporting return delayed as links to Arsenal continue. Gyokeres was not among the initial batch of Sporting players to report back for pre-season training at the beginning of the month.
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Ruben Amorim has been frustrated by slow progress on transfer deals at Manchester United after seeing just one signing - Matheus Cunha from Wolves - arriving through the door at Old Trafford
Indeed, Arteta has been vocal about the importance of wanting players to have certain standards of professionalism. Several years ago, Arteta told reporters, as per Goal.com: “I
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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.
The disgruntled Sporting CP forward, who has drawn interest from Arsenal and Manchester United in the transfer market as he looks to split from his current club, is reported to have broken up with Portuguese girlfriend Ines Aguiar as he looks to leave ties to Portugal behind.
With Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres, we analyse his strengths and style, and how it might work out for him in the Premier League
Gyökeres’s final home outing under Amorim’s watch saw him plunder a hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League. The defending Portuguese champions were unbeaten across all competitions at the time Amorim was poached by United.
Newcastle's interest in Ollie Watkins might now force Arsenal to push through a quick deal for Viktor Gyokeres.
A deal for the 27-year-old striker is not done as discussions continue over the fee — but the situation is progressing towards a conclusion.
Just 10 per cent of fans supported a move for Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, and despite links with a switch to the Premier League, RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko was stuck at seven per cent. The results leave club chiefs in little doubt over who the fans want through the door.