Viktor Gyokeres’ long and painful transfer saga this summer has taken another twist today, when days ago it looked like Arsenal had finally reached an agreement with Sporting over the player’s

Record claim that United may have had a better chance at signing him had Amorim fought to keep Swedish defender Lindelof, who shares Hasan Cetinkaya as an agent with Gyokeres, but the Portuguese allowed the centre-back's contract to expire without complaint.

Manchester United have tried to hijack a move for Viktor Gyokeres from Arsenal, according to reports in Portugal. The Gunners have been in talks with the Portuguese side for some time and were optimistic about finalising a deal before their pre-season tour to Singapore.