Sporting Lisbon are loathed to lose Viktor Gyokeres but they have identified a replacement striker, which could finally open the door for the Swede to join Arsenal

It is understood that Gyokeres has turned down the chance to join the Red Devils - now managed by his former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim - and Italian giants Juventus this summer, seemingly giving Arsenal a free run at the Sweden international.

Mikel Arteta is keen to add more firepower this summer with Gunners also looking at Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko