Though there reportedly remains a debate ongoing over the nature and structure of the bonuses included, Mikel Arteta was hoping to have Gyokeres signed in time for Saturday’s departure for their pre-season tour of Asia, along with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera.

Viktor Gyokeres is on the verge of completing a move to Arsenal after the Gunners submitted an improved bid for the striker, who has not turned up to Sporting Lisbon training