Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, with a clause greasing the wheels of €60m deal.

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• Arsenal handed Viktor Gyokeres boost
• Clause in contract revealed

• €60m deal to be struck

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  A Bola in Portugal report that from July 1, any offer of €60m for Gyokeres that Sporting reject would see the club have to pay €6m to the player's agent. That stipulation could mean a deal moves fast if any club can hit that figure.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The same report goes on to state that "Arsenal are willing to reach this value". The Gunners have been on the hunt for a new number nine all summer and this development could see the Swede move to the top of the queue.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Mikel Arteta's side were previously said to be closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, though negotiations have proved difficult. They are also reportedly back in the mix for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

  Arsenal will be keen to get a new striker in the door in time for the beginning of the new Premier League campaign, which they kick off against Manchester United on Sunday August 17.

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