'I'm at the Same Table as Kane, Haaland, and Lewandowski' - Arsenal's 70m target boldly claims

Arsenal are actively pursuing a deal to sign striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP, but an agreement has not yet been reached. Negotiations have reportedly hit a roadblock recently as both parties failed to make contact over the last couple of days.

Gyökeres, who is valued at £70m ($85m) by Sporting, is contemplating holding out of the club's pre-season training to force a move. His decision not to resume training and his actions in the coming days are seen as indicators of his determination to secure the transfer to Arsenal. While rumours link him to Manchester United, indications point towards a move to North London.

In a recent interview, Gyökeres confidently asserted that he ranks among the very top strikers in the world today. He also expressed a strong desire to return to English football and test himself in the Premier League, having never played in the top flight during his previous spells with Brighton (no first-team appearances) and Coventry City (Championship).