Sporting could soon have more reason to remain stubborn as they hold out for as close to Viktor Gyokeres' £85million release as possible this summer. The Portuguese champions are reportedly poised to pocket £47m for Ousmane Diomande after accepting a bid from Crystal Palace.

The situation between Sporting CP’s star centre forward, Viktor Gyokeres, and president, Frederico Varandas, has deteriorated further in the past 24 hours as the player’s suitors, especially

Arsenal could sign Viktor Gyokeres today for €60m (£51m) despite comments from the Sporting CP president, according to reports.