Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Sesko's ‘price tag DROPPED', Gunners rival Spurs for £68m Eze, Norgaard and Kepa INCOMING
Meanwhile at Sporting, Gyokeres is kicking up a stink about the Portuguese club refusing to honour a gentleman's agreement to let him go this summer for £59m - instead of his release clause of £85m.
The Sweden international, also a target for Manchester United and Liverpool, has long been touted as Arsenal's second choice behind Sesko.
Some Arsenal fans are growing impatient with the club for not moving as swiftly in the summer market as rivals Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.
And there is no doubt that boss Mikel Arteta himself would want to sign a centre forward before the squad fly to Singapore for their pre-season tour on July 19.
But there is a distinct possibility that another frontman - neither Sesko nor Gyokeres - will be on the plane.
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