If I recall correctly, Amorim enquired about him but was told he wanted to play for Arsenal. He seems to be an Arsenal fan, maybe it was dream to play for them from a young age. Gyokeres has made it clear the only club he wants to play for is Arsenal and at the same time Arteta wants to buy him therefore Sporting Lisbon should help facilitate the move and get as much money as they can from the sale.
Manchester United was also interested in signing him actually. But as far as I know he rejected them despite Amorim's presence there. Maybe the Champions League participation also affected his decision seriously.