The Arsenal striker saga is nearing conclusion as the club reportedly made the final steps in negotiations around one of the most sought-after forwards.

On Sunday morning, we covered he latest drama from Portugal regarding Viktor Gyökeres and a move to Arsenal. The striker didn’t turn up for preseason training on Friday and therefore missed his club’s training trip to the Algarve.

Has Viktor Gyökeres overplayed his hand? The Swedish striker did not show up for the start of training at Sporting Lisbon this afternoon. The reason: According to consistent media reports, the

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has emphatically revealed that his wantaway striker Viktor Gyökeres will be served with a “heavy fine” and forced to apologise to his teammates after missing the start of pre-season training in an attempt to accelerate his exit this summer.

Victor Gyökeres ©Sporting PortugalVictor Gyökeres ©Sporting PortugalThe standoff between Viktor Gyökeres and Sporting CP

Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres has said the style of play under his former coach Ruben Amorim "suited me perfectly."

Since then, the Italian has extended the contracts of Gabriel Magalhaes and Myles Lewis-Skelly, while also completing the signings of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard. A deal has been struck for Arsenal to sign Noni Madueke as well, and Gyokeres is set to follow him to the Emirates now.

Viktor Gyökeres news on Saturday was dominated by quotes, with a rather mild interview from the player himself, obviously recorded some days ago, and then a rather more strongly worded one from Sporting CP president Federico Varandas.

The same crisis that occurred between Victor Osimhen and Napoli at the beginning of last season is now unfolding between Viktor Gyökeres and Sporting.

Not that long ago, Bayern Munich was being linked with Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres.