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.

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas once again publicly addressed the swirling “transfer drama” surrounding his star forward Viktor Gyökeres.

Arsenal are still looking to make a number of signings before the summer transfer window slams shut, with Mikel Arteta's plans taking shape