Central to Gyökeres’s frustrations is a belief that he had an agreement with Sporting president Frederico Varandas to sell him for a certain fee, believed to be around €70 million (£60.4 million, $82 million). Varandas has publicly insisted Gyökeres will not be sold for such a price.

Viktor Gyokeres has yet to report for pre-season training at Sporting, with sources confirming to Sporting News that the striker is holding off on returning to the club's Cristiano Ronaldo Academy amid ongoing interest from Arsenal.

Viktor Gyokeres is yet to resolve his future amid ongoing negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting Clube de Portugal over the striker. However, Manchester United could emerge as a potential alternative,