It was at that point that the entire saga took a turn. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas accused Gyökeres’s agent of “blackmail” and rejected the existence of an agreement which would see the striker sold for well below his €100 million (£85.1 million, $115.4 million) release clause.

Manchester United have missed out on Viktor Gyokeres, with the striker turning down a move to the club and the Red Devils are now looking at potential alternatives

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly turned down the chance to join Manchester United and has set his sights on a move to Arsenal instead.