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

The Sporting CP striker has gone on strike to force a move to Arsenal and Richard Jolly explains how the Swede could represent an obvious fix for an alarming problem caused by Mikel Arteta’s attacking

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Gyokeres performed excellently in 2024-25, scoring 45 goals in 41 matches for Sporting, and he also netted three times against Manchester City in the Champions League. Standing at just over six foot tall, the attacker may be able to act as a focal point for creative stars like Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.