Viktor Gyokeres spotted training with shock Premier League player in surprise twist to transfer saga

Footage of in-demand Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres training with a Premier League star has emerged online amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.

Gyokeres, 27, has been linked with a move away from Sporting CP this summer, having registered 54 goals in 52 games during the 2024/25 campaign.

Clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Al Hilal, and Manchester United have all been linked with a potential move for the Sweden international, but his most likely destination is seemingly Arsenal.

Just last week, talkSPORT’s Alex Crook claimed that the player had told his friends and family that he wanted to join Arsenal.

"We know that Manchester United are interested in signing him as well, obviously, there is that pre-existing relationship with Ruben Amorim,” said Crook.

"But Arsenal can offer Champions League football, maybe can offer a tilt at the title next season.”

This comes after Sporting CP Sporting Director, Frederico Varandas, claimed that “Sporting will not accept” the reported release clause fee of “60 million plus 10", adding "As of today, Sporting has not received any proposal for Gyokeres”, despite previous contrary reports.

"To this day, Sporting has not had an offer for Gyokeres - neither today nor last season,” Varandas said on June 11.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano also suggested that Arsenal would be Gyokeres’ destination when he issued an update on June 14.

But Arsenal fans may not be best pleased when they realise who the 27-year-old has been training with recently.

Footage of Gyokeres training alongside Spurs midfielder Lucas Bergvall and Felix Beijmo of Aarhus emerged on social media.

Portuguese outlet Record reports that Gyokeres has been following a strict training regime ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

The proposed signing of Gyokeres will likely be influenced by the situation surrounding RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko.

Arsenal have also been heavily linked with the Slovenian marksman, but it is unclear if the club would sign both in the same window.

Romano issued an update on the situation via his GiveMeSport newsletter.

"No [Arsenal aren't backing out of a deal for Sesko], Sesko and Gyokeres are both contacts ongoing at the moment. Let’s see what Arsenal decide,” Romano wrote.

Sesko, 22, who is contracted to Leipzig until June 2029, would arguably be a more long-term option given his age, while Gyokeres would be seen as someone who needs to perform well straight away.