Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has remained typically tight-lipped on his side's pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners are still attempting to find a breakthrough in talks for the Sweden international, but it is understood that they are close to reaching a full agreement with Sporting.

The summer transfer window is really starting to cook, with Liverpool closing in on the £300m mark as they seek a deal for Hugo Ekitike, Manchester United close to Bryan Mbeumo and Arsenal preparing to announce signing No.

The Gunners remain calm over Gyokeres but are growing frustrated with Sporting’s refusal to compromise, as talks over a summer move continue to stall.