Standard Sport understands the final details of a move are now being discussed and all parties are moving towards reaching a full agreement for the 27-year-old to join the Gunners in a deal worth €63.5million (£54.86m), with a further €10m (£8.64m) in add-ons.

With deals for Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres agreed, Andrea Berta is turning his attention to another attack-minded signing.

The Arsenal striker saga is nearing conclusion as the club reportedly made the final steps in negotiations around one of the most sought-after forwards.

Viktor Gyokeres is now considered on strike at Sporting to force his move to Arsenal.The Athletic report that the striker is due to report to training on Friday, July 11, after being given an extended break by the Portuguese champions amid ongoing talks about his future.

ARSENAL have a HUGE summer of business to take care of in the transfer market and have been busy at work. Noni Madueke is set to leave Chelsea’s camp in the US to have a medical at Arsenal,