Juventus have emerged as the favourites to sign Gyokeres given their willingness to match his £211,000-per-week salary demands, according to Corriere dello Sport. Arsenal are said to have shelved their interest in the Sporting man as a result of this development.

The prolific Swedish striker is at the epicentre of a tantalising transfer saga. Amid a flurry of rumours linking Gyökeres with a glut of clubs dotted all over the continent, Arsenal and Manchester United were thought to be leading the queue of suitors.

Let's focus on the latest transfer news making the headlines. Viktor Gyokeres heading to Arsenal?The Swedish striker, 27, has been linked with every big club in Europe over the last few years and it seems certain he will leave Sporting Lisbon this summer.