'I'm still here' - Viktor Gyokeres delivers cryptic transfer update after Sporting CP title triumph as Arsenal prepare to put striker among their highest earners

Gyokeres has emerged as a target for a host of clubs over the course of the last year, as the Sporting CP number nine has scored 59 goals in 53 appearances in all competitions this season. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have been hot on the trail of the 26-year-old.

However, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal reportedly lead the race to sign Gyokeres this summer, with the Gunners prepared to lure him in by offering him a wage of close to £240,000 per week, as per GiveMeSport. That reported salary would see him become one of the highest earners at the Emirates, alongside Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard.

On Saturday, Gyokeres and Sporting CP confirmed a superb Primeira Liga title win over Benfica on the last matchday after their Lisbon rivals failed to win their final two games of the season. During the title celebrations, the Swedish striker was questioned once more as to whether he would be leaving the Portuguese champions this summer. However, Gyokeres refused to talk about a potential move.

Speaking to the media, Gyokeres said: "It's football, I'm still here. I don't know what's going to happen. Nobody can predict the future. I'm very happy, it was a game that went well for us. Very happy to score and win.

"It's what we wanted. Incredible. We can see the support we've had. So many people in the streets, not just today, but even when it's raining in November and December.

“It's incredible when there are so many people. Now we want to celebrate together."

The season is still not over for Gyokeres and Sporting as they are set to take on Benfica in the Taca de Portugal final on Sunday, May 25. Speaking about the final, Gyokeres said: "We are in the final, we want to win in the finals. We play the finals to win. But now we want to celebrate and not think about that.”