Arsenal are close to a deal for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres after negotiations over the finer details of the transfer took longer than expected.

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Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith says he hopes the impending signing of Viktor Gyokeres will elevate Arsenal to the next level.The Gunners have finished runners-up in the Premier League for the last

Arsenal plan to fly Viktor Gyokeres to Singapore for medical ahead of £63.8m move - The Gunners hope to to finalise details in the Swedish striker’s move from Sporting CP on the Asian pre-season tour

It has now been reported that Arsenal have reach an agreement on a £54.8m deal for Gyokeres, plus £8.6m in add-ons, taking the total potential value to over £63m. With multiple outlets reporting the development, fans allowed themselves to get excited over the move after weeks of speculation and delays.

With Viktor Gyökeres reportedly on his way to England, the Swedish hitman may fancy going down a similar route to Palmer. His ‘mask’ celebration has become a crucial part of the player’s brand, and it’s easy to imagine t-shirts sold on Etsy or eBay with a silhouette or graphic design of Gyökeres’s mask at the front and centre.

Transfer news LIVE!Arsenal are pushing to continue their spending spree this summer as they try to get a deal for Viktor Gyokeres over the line amid late competition, while Anthony Gordon is also reportedly a target.

Manchester United have recently been offered the opportunity to swoop in and snap up Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres right from under Arsenal’s noses.United are on the hunt for reinforcements