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.

All the latest Arsenal transfer news in one place, including updates on Viktor Gyokeres, Nico Williams and Benjamin Sesko.

Real Madrid were offered the chance to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, but they are focusing on other targets as new boss Xabi Alonso begins to shape his squad