Despite agreeing the basic framework of a move for Gyökeres weeks ago, Arsenal and Sporting found themselves butting heads over the nature of the add-ons proposed by the Gunners, which invited pressure of a potential hijack from long-term admirers Manchester United.

Gyokeres was focused only on joining Arsenal and, despite late interest from elsewhere, he did not consider any other team.

But Arsenal are confident those issue are close to be resolved as they finally close in on the top-level striker that Mikel Arteta has been targeting. Gyokeres has agreed terms on a five-year contract at Arsenal,