Arsenal get huge Viktor Gyokeres transfer update as rivals confirm £63m summer decision

Arsenal have been given a huge boost to their hopes of signing Viktor Gyokeres. The Sporting striker continues to be heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium as in the summer transfer window.

Gyokeres, who sees his contract at the Jose Alvalade Stadium expire in June 2028, featured 33 times in Portugal's top-flight this season, scoring 39 goals and providing eight assists. Playing a crucial role in Rui Borges' team, .

He also helped Sporting clinch the domestic double - . Gyokeres' impressive performances haven't gone unnoticed, attracting attention from some top clubs.

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football.london understands that with interest dating back to his spell at Coventry City in the Championship. Despite catching the eye during last term, the Gunners, like many other clubs, decided against making a bid.

But, the Swede has continued his superb form this season, making him an attractive option. football.london understands that sporting director , but - as it stands - an official offer hasn't been submitted.

Fortunately for Arsenal, . In an interview with the Portuguese newspaper , Deco revealed that the Catalan giants aren't in the market for a striker this summer.

Barcelona's sporting director said: "I'm not going to talk about the transfer market here, because it's not the right time. I came to talk about something else.

"He's a great player, who has scored a lot of goals in recent years at Sporting, but at the moment we're not looking for that position. We already have Robert Lewandowski to play at number 9, so it's not a position we're looking for."

Speaking to reporters last month, Borges insisted that is happy at Sporting. As quoted by , the head coach said: "He's very happy here.

"He's very connected to the game, he wants to score and he's obsessed with this. He's very focused on the final, he knows he had a great season."

Borges went on: "He's the best striker in Europe, as the numbers show. He will be attractive, but I believe that if he doesn't leave Sporting, he will remain very committed to the club. He feels very happy here."

On the summer transfer window, the Sporting manager said: "I'm sure that a large part of the group will stay. That has been the club's policy in recent years, and the achievements show it.

"It's difficult to guarantee because there are clauses and things that we can't control, but I believe that, if not all, a large part of the squad will stay for next season."