Real Madrid have rejected the chance to sign Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres after they were 'offered' the Sporting CP forward, it has been claimed. Gyokeres, 27, has been the centre of increased transfer speculation following an excellent season at Sporting,

Real Madrid were offered the chance to sign Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, but they are focusing on other targets as new boss Xabi Alonso begins to shape his squad

The news will delight former Arsenal ace Ray Parlour, who called on Arteta to add a winger to his squad this summer. Speaking shortly after the transfer window ended, he explained: "A winger would still be great to cover Saka and Martinelli. [A deal for Martin] Zubimendi appears to be getting closer.”