United and Arsenal have both held talks for the 27-year-old goal machine but a European giant has burst into the frame, as per a report

ARSENAL have put their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres on hold and reignited their interest in Ollie Watkins, it’s been claimed. The Gunners held talks with Sporting Lisbon hitman Gyokeres’

Fabrizio Romano further added that it is Gyökeres's ‘priority.’ A twist in Arsenal's striker transfer saga given their reported interest in RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Viktor Gyokeres, but have reportedly put talks on hold despite the striker's desire to join.

ARSENAL have a HUGE summer of business to take care of in the transfer market. Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly made it his priority to push through a move to Arsenal after snubbing Manchester

But while Gyokeres is keen to push through a switch to the Emirates, the player’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, has become embroiled in a bitter feud with Sporting’s president, Frederico Varandas, over a proposed transfer fee for the Primeira Liga top scorer.

Arsenal are searching for a new striker this summer with both Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko both under consideration ahead of the transfer window reopening