Arsenal look set to solve their biggest squad deficiency as they are nearing a deal for striker Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP, with the 27-year-old close to arriving from the Portuguese club.

Arsenal are hoping to wrap up deals for Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres in the coming days as Mikel Arteta aims to build a squad that can go toe-to-toe with Liverpool and Manchester City in the title

Arsenal have already agreed to pay more than they initially wanted to for Viktor Gyokeres, but talks with Sporting CP are still 'tense' with negotiations ongoing