Manchester City appear to have indirectly complicated matters concerning Viktor Gyokeres and his now-completed transfer from Sporting CP to Arsenal.The Gunners eventually secured their long-term

Arsenal continue to be proactive in youth recruitment. 17-year-old Demiane Agustien arrives from Derby County, while a deal for Salford’s striker Will Wright is also close. These signings reflect the club’s desire to refresh and future-proof their academy.

Despite agreeing the basic framework of a move for Gyökeres weeks ago, Arsenal and Sporting found themselves butting heads over the nature of the add-ons proposed by the Gunners, which invited pressure of a potential hijack from long-term admirers Manchester United.