Arsenal and Chelsea handed Viktor Gyokoreres boost as Deco reveals why Barcelona not interested in transfer for Sporting sensation

Gyokeres has been heavily linked with a potential exit from Sporting this summer amid interest from a clutch of clubs. Barcelona had been touted as potential suitors as they looked to source a replacement for Robert Lewandowski but sporting director Deco says they are not interested.

Chelsea have been linked with a late swoop to sign Gyokeres from under the noses of Arsenal, who have reportedly been leading the race. The striker scored 54 goals in all competitions for the Portuguese club this season, and reportedly has a €100 million (£83m/$107m) release clause.

Deco said, per A Bola: "Gyokeres is a great striker who did excellent things at Sporting but we’re currently not looking for that position.

"We have Lewandowski at number nine."

Gyokeres' contract with Sporting expires in 2028 but he appears destined to leave the club this summer.