Media watchLiverpool make approach to sign Viktor Gyokeres ahead of Arsenal

Arsenal and United have held extensive talks to sign Gyokeres this summer but have yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee with Sporting.

Earlier this month, Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, met with his counterpart at Sporting CP, Bernardo Palmeiro, in Menorca to discuss a deal for the striker, who ended last season with 54 goals in 52 appearances.

However, Arsenal’s initial offer worth €55 million (£46.8m) plus a further €10m (£8.5m) in add-ons was rejected.

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