Arsenal have been busy in this transfer window after adding three new players - with another one on his way in Noni Madueke - but Mikel Arteta is still waiting to bring in a new striker that he desper

Although, A Bola reported that Gyokeres had no intention of turning up to training on Saturday unless he had a ‘last minute change of heart. Such action was always going to risk disciplinary action from his current club and that has been confirmed by Sporting president Frederico Varandas.

Viktor Gyokeres has yet to report for pre-season training at Sporting, with sources confirming to Sporting News that the striker is holding off on returning to the club's Cristiano Ronaldo Academy amid ongoing interest from Arsenal.