Arsenal is close to finalising a deal with Sporting to sign Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, with negotiations ongoing for over a week. The latest proposal is about 70m euros, including add-ons, and Gyokeres has agreed to a five-year deal with Arsenal. Sporting's president has indicated that Gyokeres faces disciplinary action for not attending pre-season training. Gyokeres had a prolific season last year, scoring 54 goals in 52 games, but has not explained his absence from pre-season. He has 97 goals in 102 matches during his tenure at Sporting.
Arsenal are close to finalising a deal with Sporting to sign Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres. The two clubs have been negotiating for more than a week with discussions now at an advanced stage and an agreement close.
Arsenal's most recent proposal for the 27-year-old totals about 70m euros (60m) including add-ons. Gyokeres has already agreed terms on a five-year deal with the Gunners.
This weekend, Sporting's president Frederico Varandas said Gyokeres was facing disciplinary action after failing to report for pre-season training.
Gyokeres, who scored 54 goals in 52 games last season, has yet to publicly explain why he has not turned up for pre-season.
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