Viktor Gyokeres has informed Sporting CP that he has no intention of returning to the club, according to Record. The 27-year-old wants to leave this summer amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester

Sporting president Frederico Varandas claims Arsenal and Manchester United only have themselves to blame for missing out on a cut-price deal for Viktor Gyokeres. Both Premier League clubs are chasing the Sweden international this summer and were recently dealt a blow after Varandas dismissed reported claims that Gyokeres had a gentleman’s agreement to leave the club for well below his £85m asking price.

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas once again publicly addressed the swirling “transfer drama” surrounding his star forward Viktor Gyökeres.