The stalemate has reportedly devastated Gyokeres’ family who feel the 26-year-old is doing everything he can to get the move over the line. His father Stefan ‘burst into tears’ and was left emotionally distraught over the weekend, now believing move will not go through, according to Maisfutebol.

This signing would mark another major statement from Arsenal in the transfer market, hot on the heels of confirming Noni Madueke’s arrival from Chelsea for £52 million.