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

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

Arsenal are in the process of completing a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres after taking final steps in negotiations with Sporting CP for the striker.

Viktor Gyokeres is set to sign for Arsenal and is expected to compete with Kai Havertz for a place in Mikel Arteta’s team. The Gunners have been looking to bolster their striker department throughout this summer, pursuing the likes of Ollie Watkins, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike.

An imminent deal that would see Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres join Arsenal is now ‘at risk of collapse’, according to reports.

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Standard Sport understands the final details of a move are now being discussed and all parties are moving towards reaching a full agreement for the 27-year-old to join the Gunners in a deal worth €63.5million (£54.86m), with a further €10m (£8.64m) in add-ons.