ARSENAL’S move for Viktor Gyokeres was at risk of being hijacked twice during negotiations, according to reports. Gyokeres, 27, is on the brink of officially becoming an Arsenal player after

Arsenal are believed to have finally secured a full agreement with Sporting CP over the transfer of prolific striker Viktor Gyökeres after belatedly settling on suitable add-ons.

The Sporting CP striker is set to sign a contract with the north London club and is reportedly travelling to North London this evening to complete the deal

ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and many big deals are in the pipeline! The Gunners and Sporting have reached full agreement for Viktor Gyokeres, according to multiple

Gyokeres was focused only on joining Arsenal and, despite late interest from elsewhere, he did not consider any other team.

Mikel Arteta was asked about Gyokeres after Arsenal’s friendly encounter with AC Milan in Singapore, and he provided an immediate response. Arteta’s press conference was featured on Hayters TV, and a reporter asked him: “Will Singapore fans expect to see a certain Viktor Gyokeres in the next game?”

Arsenal will fork out €63.5million (£54.8m), plus €10m (£8.6m) in add-ons for the 27-year-old, hoping that the former Coventry star will help them make the final jump to claiming the Premier League title.