Sporting have given Viktor Gyokeres permission to delay his return to pre-season until Friday while talks advance over potential Arsenal move. That development suggests the deal should accelerate next week as Arsenal close in on the top-level striker they have been targeting.

Football transfer news reporter Fabrizio Romano has delivered the latest news from the 2025 summer window, with updates on Viktor Gyokeres, Rodrygo and Bryan Mbeumo.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres “will not show up” to Sporting CP training as a free transfer is discussed. The Gunners have already tied up deals for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard this summer, while Noni Madueke is set to officially join from Chelsea in the coming days.