Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly facing disciplinary action after failing to report for pre-season training. Arsenal have been engaged in transfer talks to try and lure the Swedish striker away from Lisbon this summer, but Sporting are refusing to yield over their financial demands.

Viktor Gyokeres could be on the move this summer to Arsenal and it has now been revealed how the Gunners could eventually pick up the striker for free. The 27-year-old is among one of the transfer sagas of the past few months with intense speculation surrounding his future and where he will be playing his football next season.

A shiver might be sent over the likes of Liverpool and Man City now that Arsenal are closing in on a proper striker, but they might be more concerned after what Gyokeres has just said. Speaking to L’Equipe, the Sporting forward has talked of a Premier League return and sent a warning to Arsenal’s competitors.

Arsenal and Manchester United are said to be keen on the Sky Blues' former forward, who is likely to leave Sporting Lisbon in a big-money deal this summer window

Manchester United have reportedly been given fresh hope of signing Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal continue to face difficulties in the pursuit of their top striker target

Arsenal have been pushing to sign Gyokeres, but despite holding talks over the last few weeks, an agreement has not been reached. The Gunners are hoping that will change now. TBR Football’s chief correspondent, Graeme Bailey, understands that Arsenal are hoping to finalise an agreement with Sporting Lisbon for Viktor Gyokeres this weekend.

With Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres, we analyse his strengths and style, and how it might work out for him in the Premier League

Ruben Amorim has been frustrated by slow progress on transfer deals at Manchester United after seeing just one signing - Matheus Cunha from Wolves - arriving through the door at Old Trafford