It was at that point that the entire saga took a turn. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas accused Gyökeres’s agent of “blackmail” and rejected the existence of an agreement which would see the striker sold for well below his €100 million (£85.1 million, $115.4 million) release clause.

The transfer saga of Viktor Gyokeres continues, with Manchester United and Arsenal still chasing the Sporting CP striker as the relationship between the Sweden striker and the Lisbon club becomes increasingly strained.

MANCHESTER UNITED are in for a crucial summer of transfers at Old Trafford. Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly decided on whether he wants to play for Manchester United or Arsenal next season.