Isak joining Liverpool would be a bitter pill to swallow for the Gunners, who will hope that Newcastle stand firm

Arsenal and Sporting CP have agreed upon 97% of the total package, but the Gunners are reportedly digging in over the final stipulation.

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. A deal in principle is in place, with an agreement of a €63.

The Gunners have finally 'unlocked' the Gyokeres signing after thrashing out a 'total agreeement' with Sporting CP, and with two more exciting signings also due to go through imminently

Kai Havertz is set to have a fight on his hands if Arsenal are successful in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres and the German looks - quite literally - ready for battle

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.

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

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