However, the Portuguese giants are now demanding €70m (£60m/$82m) as the fixed amount and the remaining €10m (£9m/$12m) in add-ons. If Sporting stick to their stance, there is a good chance that Arsenal will ultimately end their pursuit of the 27-year-old forward.

Viktor Gyokeres is preparing for his move to Arsenal facing 'collapse', per a troubling Portuguese update, and with a 'shock therapy loan' floated instead.