Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has described Sporting CP ’s Viktor Gyokeres as ‘a great player’ as the Gunners close in on a deal to sign the Swedish striker.

Viktor Gyokeres is being pursued by Arsenal and Manchester United and his relationship with Sporting Lisbon has crumbled in the past few weeks amid competing agendas

The Gunners remain calm over Gyokeres but are growing frustrated with Sporting’s refusal to compromise, as talks over a summer move continue to stall.