Arsenal have taken another huge step towards signing Viktor Gyokeres.Standard Sport understands that the Gunners are closing in on the signing of the Sporting star as Mikel Arteta looks to land his desired statement striker signing finally.

A deal for the 27-year-old striker is not done as discussions continue over the fee — but the situation is progressing towards a conclusion.

Sporting CP’s very public demands are expected to be satisfied thanks to Viktor Gyökeres’s direct intervention.