On Sunday, multiple major Portuguese outlets claimed that Manchester United were going to try and hijack Arsenal’s stalling deal for Gyökeres. The Red Devils were even described as “quite close” to striking an agreement with Sporting CP, who have thus far failed to find common ground with the Gunners.

Manchester United are on the brink of agreeing a deal with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres, desperate to bring him to Old Trafford if his proposed move to Arsenal falls through. The Gunners have identified the Sweden international as their leading transfer target up front and have made huge progress in getting a deal over the line in recent weeks.