But while Gyokeres is keen to push through a switch to the Emirates, the player’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, has become embroiled in a bitter feud with Sporting’s president, Frederico Varandas, over a proposed transfer fee for the Primeira Liga top scorer.

Arsenal have reportedly 'frozen' their pursuit of Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who snubbed the chance to join Manchester United over the Gunners, to pursue former target Ollie Watkins

Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly handed a major boost to Arsenal by rejecting Manchester United. The London club is now planning to move quickly and secure the deal.