Central to Gyökeres’s frustrations is a belief that he had an agreement with Sporting president Frederico Varandas to sell him for a certain fee, believed to be around €70 million (£60.4 million, $82 million). Varandas has publicly insisted Gyökeres will not be sold for such a price.

Arsenal’s Pursuit of Viktor Gyökeres Hits Financial SnagGyökeres Deal Stalling Over Structure, Not SumArsenal’s ongoing search for a proven striker has led them to Viktor Gyökeres—but