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.

United and Arsenal have both held talks for the 27-year-old goal machine but a European giant has burst into the frame, as per a report

Juventus are reportedly planning to swoop for Viktor Gyokeres, with Arsenal 's move for the Sporting Lisbon star currently on hold. The Italian club is said to have offered the Swedish player a substantial contract. Gyokeres, 27, is in high demand following another outstanding season with the Portuguese champions.