Liverpool are reportedly ready to meet Sporting Lisbon s asking price for Viktor Gyokeres in a huge blow to Arsenal.
The Sweden international enjoyed a remarkable debut season at Sporting following his £17m move from Championship outfit Coventry City, contributing 43 goals and 15 assists in his 50 appearances across all competitions.
His displays have caught the eye of the European elite and a reprot earlier this week claimed Arsenal have made him their top striker target.
There is a €100m (£86m) release clause in Gyokeres’ contract, but .
The report claimed Arsenal are ‘prepared to bid’ for Gyokeres, but there is said to still be a ‘gap in valuation’.
The Gunners are said to be ‘willing to pay roughly €60 million (£52m) for Gy…