Sporting CP's players have embarked on a pre-season camp with one notable name missing: Viktor Gyokeres. And the reaction to his absence hints that a move to Arsenal may be a foregone conclusion

Viktor Gyokeres remains a Sporting CP player for now, but the Sweden striker looks set to complete a £69million move to Arsenal after he went AWOL and didn't show for a pre-season camp

The disgruntled Sporting CP forward, who has drawn interest from Arsenal and Manchester United in the transfer market as he looks to split from his current club, is reported to have broken up with Portuguese girlfriend Ines Aguiar as he looks to leave ties to Portugal behind.

The summer transfer window rolls on as Premier League clubs and those around Europe look to add to their squads ahead of the 2025/26 season. Arsenal’s negotiations for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres had stalled due to a difference in valuation and terms,

Arsenal are on the verge of finally signing a Proper Striker in Viktor Gyokeres and sorting a priority position. Liverpool and Manchester United are next.

With deals for Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres agreed, Andrea Berta is turning his attention to another attack-minded signing.

Viktor Gyokeres is expected to face heavy penalties after failing to show up to training for Sporting CP. Amidst links to a move away from the Portuguese club, the move has yet to materialise.