Arsenal's preseason tour to Asia is set to begin on Saturday, but Gyokeres is unlikely to join his new teammates in London. The delay in reaching an agreement is due to ongoing discussions between Arsenal and Sporting CP regarding the transfer fee.

The proposed deal includes a £55m upfront payment, with an additional £8.7m in bonuses tied to certain performance criteria. However, the exact method of payment and the bonus structure have yet to be finalized.

As a result, Gyokeres will not be joining the Arsenal squad in Sweden, where they will depart for Asia. The delay in the transfer process has caused a setback for both Gyokeres and Arsenal, who had hoped to secure the deal before the start of the new season.