Gyokeres has already agreed personal terms on a five-year deal and has been awaiting a club-to-club agreement. He is now expected to join Arsenal in a deal worth €63.5million (£54.86m), with a further €10m (£8.64) in add-ons.

Arsenal had been considering signing either Viktor Gyokeres or Benjamin Sesko during this transfer window, but their focus has now fully shifted towards securing the Swedish striker. Gyokeres himself is keen on joining Arsenal and has reportedly refused to engage with any other clubs regarding his future.

ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and many big deals are in the pipeline. The Gunners have agreed a £63.5million deal to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. Elsewhere,