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.

Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon have been locked in talks over a deal for Viktor Gyokeres but after failing to agree a fee over the weekend there is now hope an agreement can be struck

Viktor Gyokeres becoming an Arsenal player seems inevitable but there are still some finer details to resolve with Sporting CP. The 27-year-old and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko were quickly identified as Arsenal's two potential striker signings with negotiations for both taking place.