Manchester United are on the brink of agreeing a deal with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres, desperate to bring him to Old Trafford if his proposed move to Arsenal falls through. The Gunners have identified the Sweden international as their leading transfer target up front and have made huge progress in getting a deal over the line in recent weeks.

The summer transfer window is really starting to cook, with Liverpool closing in on the £300m mark as they seek a deal for Hugo Ekitike, Manchester United close to Bryan Mbeumo and Arsenal preparing to announce signing No.

Liverpool are close to wrapping up a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, thus most likely bringing an end to any talk of a move for Newcastle centre-forward Alexander Isak who reportedly had been keen on swapping St James' Park for Anfield.

The father of Sporting CF striker, Viktor Gyokeres, reportedly broke down in tears as his son's move to Arsenal hit an impasse. Despite reaching a broad