Viktor Gyokeres lifts lid on possible Premier League return this summer

Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres is keen to return to England this summer amid strong interest from Arsenal.

The Gunners remain confident of signing Gyokeres despite the Portuguese club insisting they reach their £70million valuation of the Sweden international.

Gyokeres is currently on strike in order to push through the transfer. He is not expected to report for pre-season training with his Sporting team-mates.

The 27-year-old has reportedly turned down a summer move to Manchester United, with Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal currently leading the race for his signature.

Speaking to L’Equipe, Viktor Gyokeres revealed that he would love to play in the Premier League, after years of playing in England without tasting the top tier.

He said: “Maybe. That’s football, you never know. I don’t think about it; we’ll see what happens. If something happens, it will. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me.”

Gyokeres added: “I only think about scoring and winning. It changes everything. I spent several years there [Premier League] without being able to play a single match.

“So, of course, it’s something I’d like to do. It would be great revenge!”

The Sweden forward was in sensational form last season, and his prolific goal-scoring exploits have not gone unnoticed.

Gyokeres, who has a €100m (£85m) release clause in his contract, has netted 97 goals in 102 matches during two seasons in Portugal.

He spent three seasons with Championship side Coventry City before joining Sporting under Ruben Amorim.

Sporting president Frederico Varandas earlier disclosed that the club have not received an offer for the striker and there is no ‘gentleman’s agreement’ for him to leave for £59m.