Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly seen his Sporting return delayed as links to Arsenal continue. Gyokeres was not among the initial batch of Sporting players to report back for pre-season training at the beginning of the month.

Viktor Gyokeres is refusing to join up with Sporting Lisbon for pre-season training as he tries to navigate his way out of the club amid keen interest from Arsenal

Viktor Gyokeres has taken the drastic step of reportedly not reporting for pre-season training with Sporting Clube de Portugal as Arsenal pursue a move. Sporting had given the striker an extended break - changing his return date from July 7 to July 11.