Sporting's president, Frederico Varandas, announced that Viktor Gyokeres faces a hefty fine for missing pre-season training amid transfer rumors connecting him to Arsenal. Gyokeres must apologize to the squad as Sporting emphasizes no player supersedes the club’s interests,

Viktor Gyokeres is expected to face heavy penalties after failing to show up to training for Sporting CP. Amidst links to a move away from the Portuguese club, the move has yet to materialise.

Arsenal are in the process of completing a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres after taking final steps in negotiations with Sporting CP for the striker. Talks have been prolonged by Sporting president Frederico Varandas refusing to accept what Gyokeres believes was an agreement to leave this summer for €60million plus €10m of add-ons.