Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres finds himself the centre of the main summer transfer window saga as Manchester United push to strengthen their attack

JUVENTUS have emerged as a shock candidate to hijack Viktor Gyokeres’ transfer to the Premier League, reports suggest. The Swede is one of the most sought-after strikers on the planet after

Manchester United and Arsenal are leading the Premier League interest in Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres but they could face serious interest from overseas following an eye-watering contract offe

It was at that point that the entire saga took a turn. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas accused Gyökeres’s agent of “blackmail” and rejected the existence of an agreement which would see the striker sold for well below his €100 million (£85.1 million, $115.4 million) release clause.

Viktor Gyokeres’ future remains a point of contention for both Arsenal and Manchester United as the transfer window re-opens. Sporting CP are resigned to losing their free-scoring striker this summer after his 97 goals across 102 appearances in all competitions in the last two seasons, which have fired them to back-to-back titles.

Contract offer 'prepared' amid Manchester United talks and Arsenal preference - Striker is in-demand following a sensational goalscoring season

Arsenal and Manchester United have submitted offers for Viktor Gyokeres (AFP via Getty) Arsenal are preparing an improved bid for Viktor Gyokeres but Manchester United have also l