Arsenal are putting the finishing touches on a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres after a key breakthrough in negotiations with Sporting. The Gunners have struck a deal worth £54.8million plus £8.6m in potential add-ons but the deal was being held up due to issues over the nature of the add-ons.

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

Smart Moves, But More to ComeArsenal’s pre-season has been a mix of solid recruitment and lingering anticipation. With several key targets still in flux,