Arsenal look set to solve their biggest squad deficiency as they are nearing a deal for striker Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP, with the 27-year-old close to arriving from the Portuguese club.

The very latest on Viktor Gyokeres' impending transfer to Arsenal with Sporting CP and Mikel Arteta's stance clear

Arsenal are still hopeful of finalising a deal to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres in time for the start of their pre-season tour, despite a report in Portugal throwing the move into doubt. It emerged earlier this week that Arsenal and Sporting had reached a broad agreement over Gyökeres,

Arsenal are set to approach Crystal Palace to discuss whether they can do a deal for Eberechi Eze without triggering the attacking midfielder's £68m release clause. (Talksport) Liverpool have held talks with Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the Eagles striker meeting the Anfield club's representatives in Paris. (Footmercato - in French)

Eze reportedly has a release clause worth between €70m and €80m, and Arsenal would ideally like to pay less, having already splashed out considerably on new signings this offseason. As a result, both clubs are open to discussing a potential deal involving more players,