At 27 years old, Gyokeres is a highly sought-after striker, having scored 97 goals in 102 matches for Sporting since joining in 2023. Both Manchester United and Arsenal have been interested in him for some time.

According to reports, Gyokeres' agents flew to London on Wednesday for secret talks with Arsenal directors. The meeting is part of ongoing negotiations that have been going on for several months.

Sporting Lisbon is reportedly holding out for the full £70m buyout clause to be met. If personal terms are agreed upon, it's likely that Arsenal will meet this demand.

However, if Gyokeres is not allowed to join Arsenal, he might consider moving to another team. This could persuade Sporting Lisbon to accept a lower offer from the Premier League side.

Recently, Sporting Lisbon's president Frederico Varandas stated that he will not accept any offer below the full buyout clause. He believes that transfer tactics will not work with him and that threats or intimidation will not influence his decision.