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Arsenal 'close to reaching verbal agreement' with in-demand Viktor Gyokeres - as Gunners target Monaco star in double summer swoop

Arsenal are reportedly close to sealing an agreement for in-demand Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres as they look to complete a double attacking summer swoop.

The 27-year-old is one of Europe's most sought-after strikers having netted 54 times in 52 appearances for Sporting last season and has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal or Manchester United.

The Swede has been embroiled in a spat with Sporting's director over attempts to increase his potential fee for a transfer.

Gyokeres is thought to believe he reached a gentleman's agreement with Sporting last summer that would see them accept a fee in the region of €70m (£60m) including add-ons at the end of the season.