Arsenal’s pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly hit another snag, with the Swedish forward not expected to travel with the Gunners to Asia for their pre-season tour.
Mail Sport understands that the clubs are close to an agreement on a deal worth an initial £55million, with a further £7.4m in add-ons, while Gyokeres has agreed a five-year contract.
Arsenal had hoped the move would be sealed in time for Gyokeres to fly to Asia for their tour, which kicks off next Wednesday.
But according to Portuguese outlet A Bola, Gyokeres has remained in Sweden, and will not be among the travelling party departing from London on Saturday.