Sporting have given Viktor Gyokeres permission to delay his return to pre-season until Friday while talks advance over potential Arsenal move. That development suggests the deal should accelerate next week as Arsenal close in on the top-level striker they have been targeting.

Liverpool are confident in their chances, since Newcastle are no longer in the running and he's our main target for the position.

Arsenal are still trying to get a blockbuster deal for Viktor Gyokeres over the line and remain locked in talks with Sporting Lisbon over a transfer fee for the striker