Arsenal looked to have won the race for Viktor Gyokeres after he snubbed Manchester United, but Sporting's demands have reportedly thrown a spanner in the works

Arsenal will roll the dice again in their ongoing transfer battle to bring Sporting CP superstar Viktor Gyokeres to the club this summer.The Sweden international has been heavily linked with a move away from Lisbon in the coming weeks on the back of another sensational campaign at the Estádio José Alvalade.

Arsenal are preparing a new bid for Viktor Gyokeres after the Sporting striker made it clear he is ready to snub a Manchester United for a “dream” move to the Gunners. United have been in talks to sign Gyokeres but it has emerged that Arsenal is his preferred option because he wants to play in the Champions League.