Arsenal have identified Viktor Gyokeres as their top target to solve their striker woes, but a deal to sign the Sporting CP star has proven difficult to get over the line

The Athletic reports that the 27-year-old, who was given an extended break by Sporting CP in the hope of resolving his future, has made it clear to the club's president, Frederico Varandas, that he will not play for the Portuguese outfit again.

ARSENAL target Viktor Gyokeres has declared that he will not report for training or play for current club Sporting CP again as he’s chased by clubs around Europe. The 27-year-old is required

Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres has admitted that he wants to leave Sporting and return to the Premier League in a new interview. We're also on Facebook @DailyExpressSport - offering your must-see news, features, videos, and pictures throughout the day to like, comment, and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express, and Express.co.uk.

Viktor Gyokeres was Ruben Amorim’s priority target for the Manchester United striker’s position ahead of the new season, but Arsenal seemed to have edged ahead in the race.The Swede wanted

Indeed, Arteta has been vocal about the importance of wanting players to have certain standards of professionalism. Several years ago, Arteta told reporters, as per Goal.com: “I

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly offered to make a major sacrifice to secure his move to Arsenal, as Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta jets off to Lisbon to put the finishing touches to a deal that will finally end the club's long-running search for a new No.