Manchester United’s pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres has collapsed, and the striker’s controversial exit clause could now spark a major standoff between Sporting CP and the player’s

Viktor Gyokeres' exit from Sporting CP has taken another fresh twist after reports in Portugal suggested an encouraging clause in the striker's clause in Portugal. Gyokeres, 27, has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United after bagging 54 goals in 52 matches last season.

New Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is known to be a huge admirer of Gyokeres, having tried and failed to sign the ex-Coventry City and Brighton & Hove Albion man for Atletico Madrid.