Explained: Why Viktor Gyokeres hasn't been announced by Arsenal yet as Sporting continue review of 'legal issues'

The reasons for a delay in confirmation of Viktor Gyokeres' transfer from Sporting to Arsenal have been explained.

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After several months of intense speculation, with the prolific Swedish striker being linked with clubs around the world, Premier League giants from Emirates Stadium have finally put an acceptable offer on the table.

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A big-money deal worth £64 million ($86m), which includes a number of add-ons, will take Gyokeres away from Lisbon and over to north London. Mikel Arteta was hoping to have a new No.9 on his books by now, but a protracted saga continues to drag on.

REASON FOR GYOKERES DELAY

Portuguese news outlet has explained why that is the case, saying: "With Luis Suarez on his way to Sporting, Gyokeres is ready to head to Arsenal. The Lions accepted the Gunners’ offer on Wednesday, and since then, the clubs have been exchanging documents and reviewing formal aspects and legal issues, some of which are last-minute.

"This 'extension' postponed the 'officialisation' of the agreement for another day, contradicting the most optimistic prospects, which pointed to the deal being finalised yesterday."

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Record go on to say that “barring a setback or a coup d’etat”, Gyokeres will become an Arsenal player. adds that a medical will be completed on Friday, freeing the 27-year-old to fly out to Singapore and join the Gunners on their pre-season tour.