Arsenal do not want to pay £84.3 million to sign Gyokeres from Sporting.

Arsenal has opted not to sign Sporting CP attacker Viktor Gyokeres before the transfer deadline, according to Portuguese outlet Record (page 4).

The Gunners have been connected with the Sweden international several times in recent months, but they have yet to make an approach for him.

Sporting is only willing to consider bids of €100 million (£84.3 million) for Gyokeres. This is the release clause in the striker's contract.

Arsenal has already stated that they are unwilling to pay such a hefty price during the current transfer window. Chelsea has also backed out of the race.

Gyokeres remains totally committed to the reigning Portuguese champions and has no plans to leave before the transfer market ends on Friday evening.

Arsenal are unlikely to recruit a new striker before deadline.

The Gunners were expected to sign a marquee centre-forward at the start of the summer, but the club has shown no interest.

With only two days remaining in the transfer window, it appears the club's administration has decided against chasing a new striker.

Gyokeres would be an excellent acquisition given to his goal-scoring abilities and creativity, but Arsenal are hesitant to invest heavily on him.

Despite his success in Portugal, the Gunners are probably concerned that he would struggle to reproduce his form in the Premier League.

Darwin Nunez is a strong example. The Uruguayan scored 26 league goals in his final season at Benfica before moving to Liverpool.

The 25-year-old has only 20 goals in 66 league appearances for the Reds, and he is not a definite starter under manager Arne Slot.

Arsenal are looking for a new dynamic winger rather than a striker. Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao is the primary target, but he is unwilling to leave.

Before the transfer window shuts, the club may make a purchase similar to Leandro Trossard. According to reports, the player's budget will be significantly lower.

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