Arsenal were made to sweat through dramatic negotiations with Sporting CP before they could land their new striker.

Johnny Cardoso's long awaited move from Real Betis to Atletico Madrid is reportedly almost done. The two sides have reportedly agree a transfer package of around $35 million, per Fabrizio Romano, which just might be the most high-profile move a U.S. men's national team player might make in the year before the World Cup on home soil.

After months of speculation, the club have agreed a €63.5m fixed fee with a further €10m in add-ons for Sporting CP's free-scoring striker