Viktor Gyokeres has had a change of heart over joining Arsenal this summer, with Manchester United now in pole position to sign the Sporting striker. The striker is expected to leave Portugal this summer and is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between the two Premier League giants.

Arsenal have made three signings this summer, all of which are pending only official communication having agreed to deals for Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi. While no inroads have been made so far in the direction of a new number nine,

Manchester United could be back in contention to sign Viktor Gyokeres from under Arsenal’s noses this summer after the Sporting Lisbon forward reportedly made a u-turn over his future.