Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres faces disciplinary action for training no-show - The striker is a target for Arsenal.

With the major deadline missed, Arsenal's transfer timeline has been hinted at, as well as what the punishment could be as the saga reaches a frenzy point

Viktor Gyokeres will face a 'hefty fine' for his actions in going AWOL from a pre-season camp to try and force through his transfer to Arsenal, as the Gunners watch on

The Sporting president confirmed Gyokeres will be punished with ‘a heavy fine’, adding they will be happy to keep him at the club heading into the new season if the right offer does not come in.

Viktor Gyokeres has spoken about the possibility of returning to the Premier League amid interest from Arsenal in the summer transfer window. The Gunners have made the Sporting CP striker their top

Sporting president Frederico Varandas has confirmed striker Viktor Gyokeres will receive a "heavy fine" after he failed to turn up to pre-season training.

However, it has been reported that Gyokeres is favouring a move to Arsenal and has 'refused' to return to Sporting's pre-season training, which started this week. On Saturday evening, it was claimed that Sporting president Varandas had issued a strongly worded statement.

Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly facing disciplinary action after failing to report for pre-season training. Arsenal have been engaged in transfer talks to try and lure the Swedish striker away from Lisbon this summer, but Sporting are refusing to yield over their financial demands.

Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with a move to the Premier League after his recent displays for Sporting CP, with Arsenal reportedly keen.