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

Arsenal are about to sign their key target of the summer transfer window after reaching an agreement with Sporting for Viktor Gyokeres

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.