Arsenal transfer news: Latest on Gyokeres deal as club contacts rivals

Arsenal are working on deals for some big summer targets including Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke as they continue their efforts to bolster Mikel Arteta's playing squad

Arsenal are spinning plenty of plates in the transfer market with pre-season now looming large on the horizon, and talks continue over a blockbuster deal for the Sporting Lisbon striker, Viktor Gyokeres.

The Sweden star, 27, has emerged as Arsenal's primary striker target. But the Gunners remain locked in negotiations with Sporting Lisbon over a deal after failing to reach an agreement with the Portuguese club's top brass during face-to-face talks over the weekend.

Elsewhere, Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga have already been confirmed as new Arsenal players, with Christian Norgaard expected to be unveiled as the club's latest signing shortly.

A left winger is still on the agenda, as is a surprise swoop for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze if the Gunners' budget will stretch that far.

Here, Mirror Football rounds up all the latest transfer news from in and around The Emirates...

Gyokeres latest

A deal for Viktor Gyokeres is currently being held up by a difference in valuation between Arsenal and Sporting, the latter of whom want to bank a guaranteed €70million (£60.3m) fee in any deal for the striker.

An Arsenal delegation led by Andrea Berta flew to Portugal late last week to try and wrap up a deal for the former Coventry City star. But the club's offer of €65m (£56m) plus a further €15m (£12.9m) in add-ons has not won the Portuguese champions over.

The Independent say that Sporting want a guaranteed €70m before add-ons, which has led to the current stalemate.

Gunners in Madueke talks

Arsenal have made contact with Chelsea over a potential deal for Noni Madueke, as per The Athletic.

The England star, 23, has emerged as a surprise target for Arsenal this summer in their search for more attackers. And it was revealed last week that Madueke and the Gunners have already reached an agreement on personal terms.

The Gunners have now approached their London rivals to discuss the terms of a potential move for Madueke, who is valued at around £50m by the Blues.

Vlahovic set for release

Former Arsenal transfer target Dusan Vlahovic is set to be offered the chance to terminate the final year of his contract by Juventus.

According to reports in Italy, Juve are ready to approach Vlahovic about an agreement to part ways this summer instead of next year, meaning the striker would be a free agent.

A host of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, have been linked with the former Fiorentina man, who would potentially be able to negotiate higher wages and a big signing-on fee if he is unattached.