Arsenal are billed as one of the striker’s most prominent suitors, with the Gunners expected to hand the 26-year-old a “generous” contract to convince him to choose north London, while there have been constant rumours about a possible reunion with former Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.

Viktor Gyokeres ’ uncle believes his nephew will snub Arsenal and Manchester United in favour of staying at Sporting Lisbon this summer. The Swedish striker has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League following another impressive season in the Portuguese capital.

Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has wowed scouts from top clubs across Europe and Arsenal are weighing up whether to join the race for the £60million star