Revealed: When Viktor Gyokeres is set to finally complete Arsenal deal as Sporting CP ace prepares to join pre-season tour

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Sporting CP worth €63.5 million (£55m/$74m) to sign Gyokeres. The striker is now due in London on Friday, as per Sky Sports, to finalise the move and sign his contract. He will then jet out to the Far East to join Arsenal's pre-season tour.

Bringing in a striker has been a priority for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta this summer, with Gyokeres emerging as their top target throughout the summer. The Gunners had explored other options, including RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, but moved quickly to secure the Swedish forward. Gyokeres, who was also linked with Manchester United, is now set for a move to north London.

Gyokeres scored 43 goals across all competitions for Sporting CP last season, making him one of Europe’s most prolific strikers. Arsenal are hopeful he will boost their title push after three failed Premier League title races and add much-needed firepower to the frontline. The plan is for Gyokeres to link up with the squad during their tour of Singapore.

Once Gyokeres completes his medical and signs the contract with Arsenal, he will be officially unveiled as Arteta's player. He’s expected to feature in the remaining pre-season fixtures for the north London side. The Gunners will then shift focus to trimming the squad and potentially reinforcing other positions.