Arsenal’s search for a prolific No.9 may soon end with the reported pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, the Swedish striker who has been destroying defences in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. With an

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly devised a back-up plan in the event his proposed move to Arsenal is blocked by Sporting. The forward is believed to be closing in on a blockbuster switch to the Emirates Stadium after months of speculation over his future.

Currently, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz are the only players at Arsenal who earn more than £200,000 per week. Of those players, Havertz is the outright highest-paid player at the club, taking home a weekly salary of £280,000 per week.