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Viktor Gyokeres is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Sporting CP and the Sweden national team.
According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United are close to hijacking Arsenal's deal for Gyokeres, with talks between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon stalling over the transfer structure. Reports from Portugal suggest United are willing to meet Sporting's valuation of the player. A feature article from Goal.com provides more information on the transfer saga, citing Gyokeres' father as being 'emotionally distraught' and losing hope of his son completing the move to Arsenal.