Arsenal have reportedly put talks over a potential transfer for Viktor Gyokeres on hold after Sporting raised their asking price for the striker.

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.

Sporting CP are prepared to honour their gentleman’s agreement made with Viktor Gyokeres, as per reports.In recent days, a lot of fuss has been made about Gyokeres’ price tag amid concrete