Arsenal are close to a deal for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres after negotiations over the finer details of the transfer took longer than expected.

Gyökeres, 27, scored 54 goals in 52 games last season, helping Sporting win a league and cup double. He has made Arsenal his clear preference despite interest from other clubs, and a contract until 2030 is in place. His agent has reportedly waived commission to facilitate the move.

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