Arsenal have been told Viktor Gyökeres will be their player once his asking price is met – with the Sporting Lisbon striker going on strike to force through his move to the Emirates Stadium.

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Sporting CP have warned Arsenal they will not be forced into selling Viktor Gyokeres after confirming the striker will be disciplined for failing to turn up for pre-season training. Gyokeres was asked to join up with the Sporting squad before 5pm on Saturday before they set off for their pre-season camp in the Algarve.