Speaking to France Football, Gyokeres said: "It's football, you never know. I'm not thinking about it (his departure), we'll see what happens. If something is going to happen, it will happen. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me."

Gyokeres has refused to return to training after agreeing personal terms with Arsenal and transfer expert Graeme Bailey has told TBR Football when the Sweden international hopes to ‘fly to London’ to complete his transfer,

Key day' for Arsenal transfer talks as strike begins to force Sporting exit - Saturday could see big movement on the striker’s future

Despite being under contract with Sporting, Gyokeres has not reported back for training. He is currently on holiday in Sweden and has reportedly communicated that he does not intend to return to the Portuguese club. The striker has packed his belongings and is believed to be ready to join Arsenal as soon as the deal is finalised.

Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres has admitted that he wants to leave Sporting and return to the Premier League in a new interview. We're also on Facebook @DailyExpressSport - offering your must-see news, features, videos, and pictures throughout the day to like, comment, and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express, and Express.co.uk.

It was reported earlier in June that Gyokeres had "officially" rejected United and a reunion with former Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim following Arsenal making their interest clear.

Viktor Gyökeres has revealed his admiration for three of Arsenal’s top stars as he continues to wait for Sporting CP to grant him a transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

It’s been a few years now where Arsenal have just fallen short of the league title, with a lack of strikers being the main reason that pundits point to. There hasn’t been too much movement