Viktor Gyokeres is facing disciplinary actions from Sporting after not reporting for pre-season training, complicating his ongoing transfer negotiations with Arsenal. Club president Frederico Varandas confirmed discussions with Arsenal, stating their recent proposal for about 70 million euros including add-ons. Varandas noted there was no 'gentleman's agreement' for Gyokeres to leave at that price, and emphasized that the transfer conditions are becoming more complex. It's reported Gyokeres scored 54 goals last season but has not publicly addressed his absence from training. Varandas stated the club's focus remains on its interests over the player's situation.
"No one is above the interests of the club," Varandas said, emphasizing club priorities over individual players and reiterating that the market closure and fine will resolve the situation.
"If they don't want to pay Viktor's fair market value, we'll be very comfortable with that for the next three years," Varandas stated, suggesting the club's readiness to retain the player despite ongoing transfer talks.
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