Viktor Gyokeres is closing in on becoming an Arsenal player, talkSPORT understands.talkSPORT reported in June that Gyokeres had decided to join the Gunners this summer and will not return to Sporting.Gyokeres will refuse to return to Sporting – he wants to join ArsenalAFPTalks over a move to north London continue to advance but no agreement has been struck yet, but the two clubs are close.The 27-year-old has agreed terms on a five-year deal with the Gunners and his camp are confident he will join Arsenal.He is due back for pre-season training at Sporting on Monday and will make good on his promise to go on strike to force a move away from Portugal.Sporting are believed to be demanding at least £68.5m, more than the reported gentleman’s agreement of £60m.The club’s president Frederico Varandas rejected reports that Gyokeres had such an agreement to leave.“They should know me better by now,” Varandas said.“Threats, blackmail and insults do not work with me. And I can guarantee one thing: Viktor will not leave for €60m plus €10m. I never promised this.“With this game that the agent is playing, the situation is only getting worse. To date, Sporting have not had an offer for Viktor Gyokeres. Not today or last summer.”In response, Gyokeres said: “There is a lot of talks at the moment, most of it is false. I will speak when the time is right.”Gyokeres is a striker in demand this summer after he slammed home a staggering 54 goals in just 52 games for Sporting in the 2024/25 season.Arsenal may finally land their top striker targetThe 27-year-old’s goals helped Sporting win back-to-back Primeira Liga titles for the first time in 73 years.Manchester United had been keen on a move for the Sweden international, where he would have linked up with former manager Ruben Amorim.However, Arsenal became his number one target earlier this summer.The Gunners have confirmed the signing of Martin Zubimendi in a £55m transfer on Sunday.The club have already completed the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.Arsenal could also make a shock move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke too.Arteta will be backed in the transfer market this summerGettyPersonal terms have been agreed, but a deal could cost between £55m-£65m.