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Sporting send strong message to Arsenal as president confirms Viktor Gyokeres will be slapped with fine and made to apologise for missing start of pre-season

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has confirmed that Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres will be subjected to disciplinary action after missing his scheduled return to pre-season training. The forward, who had been granted an extended break, was expected to report back to the club on Saturday, July 12, but was absent without any prior notification.

Viktor Gyokeres goes AWOL! Sporting ace fails to turn up for pre-season training as striker pushes for Arsenal transfer

Viktor Gyokeres has escalated his transfer standoff with Sporting CP by not appearing for the club’s pre-season training, further fuelling speculation of an imminent move to Arsenal. The 27-year-old forward was expected to report to camp by 5pm local time on Saturday but failed to meet the deadline, prompting Sporting to consider disciplinary repercussions.

VIDEO: Rodrygo gives telling reaction to fan's Arsenal question as Real Madrid set huge price tag to even discuss potential transfer

Real Madrid star Rodrygo ignored a fan's question about a possible move to Arsenal. The Brazilian stopped to pose for a photograph but immediately looked the other way when asked a question on his potential transfer to the Premier League. The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from Los Blancos, although the Spanish giants have set a huge price tag for him.

VIDEO: Too cute! New Arsenal signing Christian Norgaard breaks down in tears after seeing young son wearing Gunners kit for first time after £12m transfer

New Arsenal signing Christian Norgaard broke down in tears as he saw his young son wearing a Gunners shirt for the first time since completing his move from Brentford. The Danish midfielder, who had filled captaincy duties for the Bees, joined the north London side for £12 million ($16m) on Thursday, becoming Mikel Arteta's second midfield summer signing after Martin Zubimendi.