Sporting Lisbon are concerned Viktor Gyokeres will stick to his guns and go on strike tomorrow instead of returning for pre-season training, according to a report.
The in-demand striker will be expected to join his team-mates at the club's headquarters to begin preparations for the next campaign, but he could look to force through a move to Arsenal by carrying out his threat not to report back.
Swedish ace Gyokeres is also on the shortlist of Manchester United but, as reported by Mail Sport, he would prefer to head to the Emirates this summer.
He has accused Sporting of rowing back on an agreement to let him leave for £60million and the club are now understood to be holding out for at least £68.5m - with £60m up front and the rest of the figure in achieveable bonuses.
The Sun claim Sporting president Frederico Varandas felt Gyokeres' threat not to take part in pre-season was a bluff and the club hoped he would return to Lisbon on Sunday, allowing him to then link back up with the squad on Monday.
Gyokeres, who scored an incredible 97 goals in 102 games over the past two seasons for Sporting, was given extra time off after being called up for international duty.
However, sources have told The Sun that Gyokeres is 'increasingly unlikely' to take part in training, such is his desire to pack his bags for the Premier League.
The ace, under contract until 2028, is angry over how his future has been handled.
Gyokeres, 27, has so far pushed back on lucrative approaches from Saudi Pro League sides Al-Hilal and Al-Qadsiah and is also on Juventus' radar.
In a potential boost to Arsenal, Sporting look to have softened their stance over the frontman's price tag, with a bid of just under £70m enough to seal the deal.
Mail Sport reported earlier this week that Mikel Arteta wants a new striker to be signed before Arsenal fly out to Singapore on July 19 for a pre-season tour of Asia.
RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is believed to be the Gunners' No 1 target up front but both Gyokeres and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins remain in contention.
It has also emerged in recent days that Arsenal hold interest in Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze and Real Madrid wideman Rodrygo.
Meanwhile, reports have indicated that personal terms have been agreed with Chelsea's Noni Madueke, who has given the green light to join the Gunners.
vuaabdipu
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You bet he will What do you expect Such liars and backstabbers
Zetaemopz
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no lounger star boy star but man
malablata
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Most players who force move end up flopping. We want Gyokeres, but not under this kind of condition.
Maimo1
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sell him to MU instead Arsenal as punishment
you people forget that Manu has 2 trophies in the last 3 years while Arsenal has 0. I don't see any punishment here. Manu can turn around and win an FA cup next season , but it's almost guaranteed that Arsenal will bag nothing again
Neadenpstu
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Break his legs
kisadknst
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Dude why are you troubling urself just go to one club you doing this doesn’t get more big clubs like Real Madrid to sign u. You just want attention from big clubs dat is all
clown 🤡
Cekabcpsy
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who want join MU the clown 😂😂
Are you better than Man U? Trophyless club[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Jibadkuyz
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sell him to MU instead Arsenal as punishment
who want join MU the clown 😂😂
Random9
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Dude why are you troubling urself just go to one club you doing this doesn’t get more big clubs like Real Madrid to sign u. You just want attention from big clubs dat is all
wimlmpru
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sell him to MU instead Arsenal as punishment
Apollonlimassol
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If they don't sell him, they will lower his value.
Bhadguy5
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Sporting pls stand your ground don’t let our star boy go for a cheap fee. Keep Frustrate arsenal
Because he is the last striker on earth 😒
racklnsuy
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Please get us the 97-goals-in -102-games man!
ice411
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This guy doesn't wanna win trophies anymore
Wuwbcinpz
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who cares. your player instead is frustrated 🫣🫣🤗🫣😁😁😁😁
Obinnaoz
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Where was trash sporting in ucl last season
First of all, I’m a Chelsea fan. We have Champions League trophies plural. Arsenal? Still dreaming about their first. Talk to me when your club makes history, not excuses.
voebeipsuy
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Scared of Arsenal? Bro, the only thing scary about them is how fast they fall apart when it actually matters. That ‘one’ you’re hyping is just another name on the injury list waiting to happen.
Where was trash sporting in ucl last season
Ceebilsty
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nice one arsenal now you are talking
Obinnaoz
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Sporting pls stand your ground don’t let our star boy go for a cheap fee. Keep Frustrate arsenal
Scared of Arsenal? Bro, the only thing scary about them is how fast they fall apart when it actually matters. That ‘one’ you’re hyping is just another name on the injury list waiting to happen.
Evans0323
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Sporting pls stand your ground don’t let our star boy go for a cheap fee. Keep Frustrate arsenal
Because you are scared of Arsenal, because you know that when this one joined them, they will use it to destroy your team
Obinnaoz
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Sporting pls stand your ground don’t let our star boy go for a cheap fee. Keep Frustrate arsenal
homdilpstz
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we are tired of same stories
United Kingdom2109354
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No shut Sherlock I could have told you that