Viktor Gyokeres and his team are pushing for a reduced asking price as Manchester United target a potential summer deal with Sporting CP. Gyokeres is reportedly frustrated with Sporting after believing there was an agreement that would allow him to leave for around £60 million,

Contract offer 'prepared' amid Manchester United talks and Arsenal preference - Striker is in-demand following a sensational goalscoring season

It was at that point that the entire saga took a turn. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas accused Gyökeres’s agent of “blackmail” and rejected the existence of an agreement which would see the striker sold for well below his €100 million (£85.1 million, $115.4 million) release clause.

Viktor Gyokeres’ future remains a point of contention for both Arsenal and Manchester United as the transfer window re-opens. Sporting CP are resigned to losing their free-scoring striker this summer after his 97 goals across 102 appearances in all competitions in the last two seasons, which have fired them to back-to-back titles.

Arsenal fans have been told when they can expect to welcome a new striker to the club. The Gunners have been actively pursuing a deal for a centre forward so far this summer. Mikel Arteta is keen