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REVEALED: When arsenal hope to complete viktor gyokeres transfer as tense negotiations continue | Rare Historical Photos

Viktor Gyökeres went on strike to force a move to Arsenal. | IMAGO/Maciej Rogowski

Arsenal are still hopeful of finalising a deal to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres in time for the start of their pre-season tour, despite a report in Portugal throwing the move into doubt.

It emerged earlier this week that Arsenal and Sporting had reached a broad agreement over Gyökeres, with the Gunners agreeing to pay an initial €63.5 million (£55.1 million, $75.1 million) plus a further €10 million (£8.7 million, $11.7 million) in performance-related bonuses.

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